HIAS
@hias.org
We stand for a world where ALL displaced populations can find welcome, safety, and opportunity.
New USDA guidance makes it unclear whether refugees, asylees & SIVs with green cards will be forced to wait 5 years for benefits, despite U.S. law saying they’re exempt.
This uncertainty is leaving families in limbo & prompting some states to consider blocking Legal Permanent Residents altogether.
This uncertainty is leaving families in limbo & prompting some states to consider blocking Legal Permanent Residents altogether.
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
New USDA guidance makes it unclear whether refugees, asylees & SIVs with green cards will be forced to wait 5 years for benefits, despite U.S. law saying they’re exempt.
This uncertainty is leaving families in limbo & prompting some states to consider blocking Legal Permanent Residents altogether.
This uncertainty is leaving families in limbo & prompting some states to consider blocking Legal Permanent Residents altogether.