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9 Things To Know About Private Sponsorship
On Thursday, January 19th, the Biden Administration announced a new private sponsorship program for refugees called The Welcome Corps. Through Welcome Corps, everyday Americans can directly sponsor refugees who are being resettled in
Immigration Topics: What Pathways are Available for Afghan Parolees?
What does Afghan Humanitarian Parolee Mean? Afghan Humanitarian Parolee is the legal status temporarily given to Afghans evacuated from Afghanistan by the US military until the entrance date of June
Nine Minutes of Lament
Our volunteers often get to rejoice with their newly arrived friends as they get their first jobs, pass their driver’s test, and celebrate holidays. Along with rejoicing together, sometimes, as
Jenny’s Reflections Visiting the Southern Border
In the summer of 2022, Jenny Groen, Arrive Ministries Willmar Area Coordinator was invited to journey to the Southern border of the United States and Mexico with a group of
Announcing Education Programs
We are excited to announce the expansion of Somali Adult Literacy Training (SALT) through a new initiative called Education Programs. The SALT program launched 18 years ago to meet a
Immigration Topics: What is the Lautenberg Program?
What is the Lautenberg Program? The Lautenberg program began in 1989, allowing religious minorities from 15 former Soviet Union countries to be considered for refugee resettlement in the United States.
Answer to Prayer Provides Tutors for New Afghan English Class in Rochester
After a tumultuous late-summer escape following the Taliban’s occupation of their country, and an autumn spent jostled between temporary locations, eight Afghan men finally arrived safely in Rochester, MN in
Providing Bikes to Employment Clients and Newly-Resettled Kids!
We recently started partnering with Bikes4Kids to help meet transportation needs of some of our clients. Matt, one of our Good Neighbor Coordinators shared about bikes he delivered to a
Ukrainian Immigration FAQ
IMPORTANT UPDATE RE: ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS As of May 21st 2022 any Ukrainian national granted parole between February 24th 2022 and September 30th 2023 will be considered eligible for benefits
Immigration Topics: Which Immigrants Can Seek Temporary Protection in the U.S.?
Which immigrants can seek temporary protection in the U.S. and why? Temporary Protected Status is an immigration status granted to eligible nationals of a designated country based on urgent humanitarian
Arrive Ministries is a refugee resettlement agency providing essential services and practical assistance to refugees and immigrants to advance self-sufficiency. We mobilize volunteers, in partnership with local churches, to extend love and friendship to our new neighbors to promote thriving in a new homeland.