Here are some visual representations of the time immigrants wait for their status. Taken from travel.state.gov
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What are human rights?
HRI tries to educate North Texans about the principles of human rights: their importance, and their future. We hold sessions about the importance and meaning of asylum, genocide, awareness, and […]
Read MoreWhy Human Rights Should Be Part of Immigration Reform
“A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators – the so-called “Gang of Eight” – today is expected unveil a proposal for immigration reform. The proposal has been in negotiations for weeks. […]
Read More5K Race Day!
HRI had a great time this past Saturday April 13th. Special thanks to all the participants, our generous sponsors, and volunteers! We had a great turnout with over 250 participants. Your […]
Read MoreChildren in Immigration Reform
Here at HRI, we are awaiting the real results in the current debate on immigration reform. Among many issues, one we pay close attention to is the issue of immigrant […]
Read MoreLast Chance Sale!
Race day is quickly approaching, if you have not yet had the chance to register for the event then take advantage of our Last Chance Sale! Adult registration is $20 per […]
Read MorePremiere of RX to benefit human rights!
Kitchen Dog Theater of Dallas is hosting a generous special benefit showing of their new play RX! $10 of every ticket sold for the April 19th showing will be donated […]
Read MoreSuccess Stories
The national asylum grant rate is only 40%. Even smaller still, the Dallas Immigration court asylum grant rate is less than 30%. However, HRI gained an 80% success rate for […]
Read MoreAsylum Grant Rates Over 50% Nationally but Much Lower in Dallas
Article written by Chris Mansour, Legal Director Recently released statistics show that although more people are being granted asylum nationally, a person is less likely to be granted asylum in […]
Read MoreOur 2012 Annual Report is now online!
Human Rights Intiative’s 2012 Annual Report is now available! The annual report covers HRI’s activities and accomplishments throughout the year as well as the many donors and volunteers that we […]
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