Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA) applauds the Biden administration's announcement yesterday that the U.S. refugee admissions ceiling will remain at 125,000 refugees in Fiscal Year 2025. 

This announcement follows the achievement of 100,000 refugee admissions in FY24, signaling that the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) has been successful in rebuilding following the decimation of the program during the Trump administration. LSSNCA has been on the front lines of this effort, offering safety and a warm welcome to 1,808 refugee families seeking a fresh start in the D.C. metro area during Fiscal Year 2024. 

“During this time where listening to the news would leave one believing that public opinion is not favorable to refugee resettlement, we’ve found local businesses, governments, and communities have stepped up to support their new neighbors with open arms,” said Kristyn Peck, CEO of LSSNCA. “We’re steadfast in our commitment to continuing the work of welcome, ensuring that new neighbors seeking protection, and the American dream, find not only safety and stability, but also the opportunity to thrive.”