IRAP Explainer on the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Suspension

This explainer provides an in-depth overview of the recent suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) following the January 20, 2025 executive order titled “Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program.” 

This explainer analyzes the implications of halting refugee case processing and admissions, how the suspension affects pending applications, and its impact on other pathways including Welcome Corps, Afghan SIVs, and family reunification.