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Our latest statements
CWS Condemns Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Sudan
September 19, 2017CWS Stands with St. Louis Communities, Calls on Law Enforcement to Uphold Moral Standards of Law, Justice and Peace
September 19, 2017Over 430 Religious Leaders and 80 Faith Organizations Stand Against Historically Low Refugee Admissions Numbers
September 18, 2017
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In the news
Every day, CWS works to resettle and employ refugees, empowering them to succeed. Here you can read more about what we are up to.
Refugee voices and community support
“It’s not by choice you become refugee,” said Dev Bhandari, a refugee from Bhutan. “We became refugees because we’re forcefully thrown out of the country just because we spoke a different language and believed in different God than the king.”
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Informational materials
Immigration and Refugee Program Informational Resources. Resources for schools regarding undocumented children and their families.
FAQ
Find answers about refugees, the screening process and resettlement in the United States.
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Legal resources
CWS offers legal services to immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers at 21 of our local offices across the U.S. Our attorneys can assist in the filing of applications for naturalization, green cards and citizenship. We also assist in many other types of status as well as waivers, exemptions and applications.