At Human Migration Institute (HMI), we believe that career advancement is not just about access to opportunities, it’s about having the tools, confidence, and support to pursue them.

This week, our Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) team hosted a workshop titled “Elevate Your Career: Advanced Certifications & Interview Strategies,” bringing together clients ready to take the next step in their professional journeys.

HMI attended Riverside’s State of the City address to celebrate progress and explore new partnerships aligned with our mission. From the Hero Award honoring the Civil Rights Institute to expanding workforce and youth development initiatives, the evening reinforced our commitment to helping build the Riverside we all deserve. Learn how you can get involved and support this work.

Human Migration Institute hosted its Community Engagement Picnic 2026 at Fairmount Park in Riverside, bringing together refugee families, volunteers, and partners for food, games, certificates, and access to community resources.

On a crisp January day at Carbon Canyon Regional Park, a group of Ukrainian women gathered for a simple picnic that became something much more. Surrounded by winter sunshine, redwood trees, and shared traditions, the afternoon offered space for stories, laughter, and mutual support. Over tea, homemade treats, and a quiet walk through the forest, connection took root reminding everyone present that even far from home, community can grow, and new beginnings do not have to be faced alone.

Human Migration Institute (HMI) condemns the recent directive from USCIS to revisit the cases of more than 200,000 individuals who have already been admitted to the United States through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). Many of these individuals, including Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, underwent extensive, years-long security screening before arrival and have already begun the arduous process of rebuilding stable lives in the U.S.