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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Your generous gift to @SEARAC uplifts the next generation of leaders by supporting Southeast Asian American youth through research, training, and programs that meet their unique needs.
Phun H, SEARAC Comms Associate, shares, "As I reflect on the experiences my siblings and I endured as the children of refugees, I think of the care and comfort that refugee youth deserve during the tumultuousness of resettlement and the ways that youth voices and leadership are essential in shaping the future of their communities."
Donate to help SEARAC continue our critical work. Give at the link in our bio.
Dec 4
Your generous gift to @SEARAC uplifts the next generation of leaders by supporting Southeast Asian American youth through research, training, and programs that meet their unique needs.
Phun H, SEARAC Comms Associate, shares, "As I reflect on the experiences my siblings and I endured as the children of refugees, I think of the care and comfort that refugee youth deserve during the tumultuousness of resettlement and the ways that youth voices and leadership are essential in shaping the future of their communities."
Donate to help SEARAC continue our critical work. Give at the link in our bio.
Today is #GivingTuesday and your gift to @SEARAC supports our work to keep Southeast Asian American families whole. SEARAC is fighting to change outdated and unjust immigration laws that make Southeast Asian American families vulnerable to detention and deportation.
Kham Moua, SEARAC National Deputy Director, shares, "As we approach the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States, and as we prepare for an incoming administration that has made violence against immigrant and refugee communities the centerpiece of their platform, SEARAC remains committed to ending hateful and harmful policies by leading with community-centered solutions, such as the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act (SEADRA)."
At SEARAC, we protect, support, and fight for one another. 💙 Join us in this fight by donating today at the link in our bio!
Dec 3
Today is #GivingTuesday and your gift to @SEARAC supports our work to keep Southeast Asian American families whole. SEARAC is fighting to change outdated and unjust immigration laws that make Southeast Asian American families vulnerable to detention and deportation.
Kham Moua, SEARAC National Deputy Director, shares, "As we approach the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement in the United States, and as we prepare for an incoming administration that has made violence against immigrant and refugee communities the centerpiece of their platform, SEARAC remains committed to ending hateful and harmful policies by leading with community-centered solutions, such as the Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act (SEADRA)."
At SEARAC, we protect, support, and fight for one another. 💙 Join us in this fight by donating today at the link in our bio!
🌟 SEARAC`s Week of Giving Starts Now! 🌟
Your donation directly fuels our critical work—advocating for policies, developing leaders, and building power for our Southeast Asian community. Next year, we`ll commemorate 50 years of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement, and your support today ensures that we can continue uplifting our community for the next 50 years.
Quyên Dinh, SEARAC Executive Director, shares, "In this moment, we at SEARAC are called to honor Southeast Asian American generations past, present, and future on the eve of our 50th resettlement anniversary, with power and love." Join us in shaping the future. Every gift makes a difference. 💙
Donate today by clicking the link in our bio!
Dec 2
🌟 SEARAC`s Week of Giving Starts Now! 🌟
Your donation directly fuels our critical work—advocating for policies, developing leaders, and building power for our Southeast Asian community. Next year, we`ll commemorate 50 years of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement, and your support today ensures that we can continue uplifting our community for the next 50 years.
Quyên Dinh, SEARAC Executive Director, shares, "In this moment, we at SEARAC are called to honor Southeast Asian American generations past, present, and future on the eve of our 50th resettlement anniversary, with power and love." Join us in shaping the future. Every gift makes a difference. 💙
Donate today by clicking the link in our bio!
For our final artist spotlight, meet @thekillamari — an Atlanta-based Asian American artist inspired by Saturday morning cartoons, comic books, and graffiti. His work captures the dreams and limitless possibilities for the next generation of Southeast Asian Americans.
Killamari shares, "And it doesn’t necessarily have to be art. Whatever it is you’re into, just do it and do it in a big way so that other people from the next generation can see it and be inspired by it." Proceeds will support SEARAC’s 50th Anniversary Fundraiser & @asianaaf, Killamari`s chosen partner for this fundraiser!
Read the full interview and shop Killamari`s artwork at the link in our bio.
Nov 29
For our final artist spotlight, meet @thekillamari — an Atlanta-based Asian American artist inspired by Saturday morning cartoons, comic books, and graffiti. His work captures the dreams and limitless possibilities for the next generation of Southeast Asian Americans.
Killamari shares, "And it doesn’t necessarily have to be art. Whatever it is you’re into, just do it and do it in a big way so that other people from the next generation can see it and be inspired by it." Proceeds will support SEARAC’s 50th Anniversary Fundraiser & @asianaaf, Killamari`s chosen partner for this fundraiser!
Read the full interview and shop Killamari`s artwork at the link in our bio.
Nyob Zoo Xyoo Tshiab! Happy Hmong New Year! To our Hmong and Southeast Asian community celebrating, SEARAC wishes you a safe and joyful new year celebration. We are welcoming the future with hope and positivity!
SEARAC`s offices will be closed for the upcoming holidays and will reopen Dec. 2.
Photo courtesy of KaYing Yang.
Nov 27
Nyob Zoo Xyoo Tshiab! Happy Hmong New Year! To our Hmong and Southeast Asian community celebrating, SEARAC wishes you a safe and joyful new year celebration. We are welcoming the future with hope and positivity!
SEARAC`s offices will be closed for the upcoming holidays and will reopen Dec. 2.
Photo courtesy of KaYing Yang.