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Park Bugle: International Institute of Minnesota’s federal aid suspended for new immigrant arrivals
Feb 06, 2025
Park Bugle | Nearly 200 newly-arrived refugees will not receive critical services after the Trump administration ordered the International Institute of Minnesota to suspend its resettlement program.
Pioneer Press: Uncertainty, rumors abound in Twin Cities as ICE raids increase nationally
Feb 03, 2025
Pioneer Press | The institute welcomed 183 individuals in the past 90 days who are currently receiving services, and the decision to cut federal funding to assist with initial resettlement costs has left the nonprofit relying more than ever on public donations. Pioneer Press spoke to Micaela Schuneman, the Institute’s Senior Director of Immigration and Refugee Services, about the impact.
Sahan Journal: Thousands of refugees destined for Minnesota are in limbo as local agencies scramble under Trump orders
Jan 31, 2025
Sahan Journal | About 6,500 refugees were expected to resettle in Minnesota this fiscal year, but the future for several thousand of those refugees is in limbo because of several presidential executive orders. Refugee resettlement agencies and foreign-aid programs in Minnesota are scrambling to maintain their services. Sahan Journal spoke to Micaela Schuneman, the Institute’s Senior Director of Immigration and Refugee Services, about the orders’ impacts.
Park Bugle: International Institute helps reunite immigrant families
Jan 31, 2025
Park Bugle | Since its creation in 1919, thousands of immigrants have become self-sufficient Americans with the help of the International Institute on Como Avenue in St. Paul, according to its website. In addition to resettlement programs, the institute offers courses in English language learning, job training, college preparation and citizenship support. Park Bugle spoke to Michelle Eberhard, the Institute’s Director of Refugee Services.
KIMT | Austin Adult Leading has been offering citizenship classes for those interested in becoming a naturalized citizen for at least 10 years. This year, the program has partnered with the International Institute of Minnesota so immigrants across Southeastern Minnesota and Saint Paul can get assistance with the application process.
Institute receives order to stop aiding newly arrived refugees already in Minnesota
Jan 27, 2025
January 27, 2025 – On Friday January 24, all resettlement agencies, including the International Institute of Minnesota, received an unprecedented order to immediately suspend any work aiding newly arrived refugees through the federally sponsored program.
Refugees have already lost their homes and futures; we must honor our commitments to resettle them in safety and dignity. The only way that will happen now is if community members step up and contribute to provide this help.
