Today, OneAmerica, as a member of the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA), condemns the Trump administration’s proposed fee hikes that seeks to limit access to citizenship, asylum, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and other immigration benefits to those who are eligible. The rule, which has not gone into effect yet, was formally proposed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration …
We believe in an America that welcomes immigrants and supports people in seeking their citizenship and right to vote regardless of race, national origin, class or economic status. Unfortunately, this action and others taken by the administration serve to create a two-tiered immigration and naturalization system—a ‘fast track’ for the wealthy and a much more difficult path for everyone else. …
OneAmerica is proud to announce that Arleen Vargas will be joining as their new organizing director, and that they received the prestigious Neighborhood Builders award from Bank of America. This new hire and award position OneAmerica as a leading force for justice at a time when immigrants are under attack. Arleen will be joining OneAmerica from the Washington Interfaith Network …
On August 14, 2019, USCIS published a new rule about a ground of inadmissibility called “likely to become a public charge.” The new rule applies to immigrants who are seeking admission into the USA, applying for green cards in the USA through the Adjustment of Status Process, and to temporary nonimmigrants who seek to extend or change status. While lawful …
We are proud to announce that our 2018 Annual Report is here! Click here to view it today and continue reading for a reflection about what we accomplished together from our Executive Director, Rich Stolz. With your support, in 2018 OneAmerica led a moral and political wave in Washington State that mobilized thousands against the President’s policy of family separation, …
This week, OneAmerica delivered a statement to our Congressional delegation signed by more than 50 organizations from across Washington State expressing profound disappointment and anger over enactment of a supplemental funding bill that will send billions more to beef up border security and interior enforcement without adequate assurances that the funds will be spent to address the humanitarian crisis created …
On Sunday July 7, the Washington Post and New York Times reported that ICE had made requests to Utah, Vermont and Washington State Licensing Departments to receive personal information for immigration enforcement purposes using facial recognition technologies. In response, the Washington Department of Licensing issued a statement, describing what their records show: “DOL has implemented strict standards to ensure data …
Early on Thursday May 30th, eight OneAmerica Leaders from across Washington traveled to Pasadena, CA with three OneAmerica staff to participate in the Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM) Summit. The FIRM Summit is a space for immigrant and refugee communities from across the US to continue building collective power to create an America where all of us can thrive. Our …
Governor Inslee signed into law the strongest statewide sanctuary policy in the nation on May 21, 2019. OneAmerica Executive Director Rich Stolz stated, “while the Trump Administration continually attacks immigrant families and some states aid and abet this discrimination, Washington is on the right side of history – passing the strongest statewide sanctuary policy in the nation. The Keep Washington …
The legislative session has ended and thanks to the active work of so many folks like you, we’re celebrating critical WINS for immigrant and refugee communities! We PASSED and FULLY FUNDED the Keep Washington Working Act. This will not only keep families together by limiting law enforcement from working with out-of-control federal immigration forces but also provide a safer environment …
