In the aftermath of war and genocide in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, many SEAAs were separated in their escape to safety. Our immigration system must ensure the timely and humane reunification of families.
Key resource:
How family-based immigration benefits Southeast Asian Americans: Standing up for our families and our rights — A memo that discusses the current backlog for immigration visas and the ramifications of ending family-based sponsorship.
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Keep Our Families Whole – SEARAC Applauds Reintroduction of the Reuniting Families Act
The RFA would streamline the United States’ family immigration system – which has not been updated in over 20 years – to ensure the timely and humane reunification of immigrant and refugee families. The bill would eliminate bureaucratic red tape: clearing visa backlogs in the family and employment immigration systems, as well as providing an opportunity for relief for immigrants in deportation proceedings to remain with their families.
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“She’s all I think about. I just want my companion to be with me here, not just to help as a caregiver to my elderly father, but so we can also finally save some money and start a family, which is all I ever wanted. The emotional stress, the financial hardship, the physical toll it’s taken on both of us — it’s all really hard to manage.”
Solar installer, Minnesota
“The Reuniting Families Act would make our family reunification system more humane by ensuring that our families do not have to wait decades to be together and by providing greater opportunities for relief for those currently in deportation proceedings.”
Executive Director, SEARAC
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SEARAC`s online store is officially LIVE, and we’re celebrating with brand-new “Our Roots, Our Power” items on our @bonfire storefront.
You’ll also find limited-edition designs by Southeast Asian American artists, created in honor of our community’s 50th anniversary and inspired by the powerful “Made by Refugees” tagline. These special pieces leave the store at the end of the year!
Rep your roots. Wear your power. Support our movement. 💛
Shop now at searac.org/shop-searac-merch or tap the link in our bio.
Nov 28
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! SEARAC is thrilled to announce that we are hosting a virtual screening of all five episodes from our Southeast Asian American Journeys documentary series, produced in partnership with the Center for Asian American Media. Come celebrate Southeast Asian American stories with us on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4–6 pm ET (1–3 pm PT) as we wrap up this year’s 50th commemoration of Southeast Asian American refugee resettlement.
The event will include guest appearances from community members featured in the films and a Q&A with the executive producers, including director Quyên Nguyen-Le.
Learn more at seaapower.com/journeyslivestream and join us live on Facebook and YouTube from anywhere in the country. We hope to see you there for this special, one-time event.
Nov 26
SEARAC excited to welcome a new community of supporters who are ready to invest deeply in the future of Southeast Asian American communities. By joining SEARAC`s new Rooted in Giving Circle, you are helping to sustain SEARAC’s advocacy, leadership development, and community power-building for years to come.
This giving season, stand with us. Help ensure our communities continue to grow, heal, and lead with strength.
Learn more or join today: searac.org/donate-to-searac
Nov 25
Washington community, we’re thrilled to announce that @seaajourneys_doc will be shown on Dec. 10 in Seattle! The film screening will be hosted at @theatreoffjackson and will feature a Southeast Asian author book sale from @mamsbookstore.
Join this community celebration and buy tickets at seaa.click4tix.com
Nov 21
SEARAC continues to urge our elected officials to protect the Department of Education and preserve the many programs that Congress created to guarantee equal access to educational opportunities for every student.
Read our full statement at the link in our bio.
Nov 20
