With application deadline just days away, Liberian families and advocates urge program extension
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Liberian families in the U.S. won a huge victory in late 2019, following the passage of a pathway to legalization as part of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. The provision, championed by Liberians and their advocates, allows thousanWith application deadline just days away, Liberian families and advocates urge program extension
Liberian families in the U.S. won a huge victory in late 2019, following the passage of a pathway to legalization as part of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. The provision, championed by Liberians and their advocates, allows thousands of Liberians with temporary protections to apply for permanent relief. It was a historic win for many families who have been living in limbo. But there’s a deadline to apply for the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) provision, and it’s just days away, on Dec. 20. ”Supporters lobbied this month to get an extension included in Congress' big defense spending bill,” Axios reported. “But lawmakers have moved forward without it, leaving advocates scrambling for other options.” Read more