IIC Refugee & Immigrant Center - Utah County

01/29/2026

12/07/2025

An incident in Utah this week has left many immigrant families feeling shaken. A father was taken into ICE custody during what should have been his final green-card interview—a step that was supposed to bring his family stability and legal status.

Stories like this remind us how stressful and uncertain the immigration process can feel, even for families doing everything the right way.

At our Immigration & Refugee Center, we stand with families who are working hard to build safe, stable lives here.

We will continue doing what we can to share helpful information, support one another, and build a stronger, more welcoming community.

If you or someone you know is preparing for immigration interviews or facing uncertainty, please reach out. You’re not alone — we are here to walk this journey together.

A Utah husband and father to U.S. citizens has been held in an immigration detention center after he was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement during

11/27/2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from Illumine International Community! 🧡

This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for our vibrant community of immigrants, refugees, volunteers, and supporters who make our mission possible. Your courage, resilience, and generosity inspire us every day.

As we celebrate gratitude and togetherness, we reaffirm our commitment to providing a welcoming space, essential support, and opportunities for newcomers to thrive.

From all of us at Illumine International Community, thank you for being part of this journey. Wishing you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving! 🍂🦃

10/06/2025

https://apnews.com/article/unhcr-refugees-trump-grandi-congo-ukraine-f1dd2321cc96d91048e85f1a97375810

The head of the U.N. refugee agency has suggested that President Donald Trump’s America has carried out deportation practices that violate international law.

10/01/2025

If you need help with foreign language translation for a field office appointment, you are responsible for arranging your own interpreter.

Beginning Sept. 28, we will not provide one. You may use a professional interpreter or a friend or family member over the age of 18.

The instructions for Form G-1256, Declaration for Interpreted USCIS Interview provide further information. https://www.uscis.gov/g-1256

08/19/2025

Moody’s economist warns that Trump’s mass deportation plans could push U.S. inflation to 4% by early 2026. A shrinking immigrant workforce may drive up prices for food, services, and more.

The White House says workforce training programs will help, but experts worry about labor shortages and rising costs.

The warning comes as inflation is already spiking. The Labor Department reported Thursday that the producer price index jumped 0.9% from June to July.

07/26/2025

🌎🇺🇸 U.S. Immigration Could Go Negative in 2025—Here’s Why It Matters! 📉

📊 For the first time in over 60 years, the U.S. might experience net-negative immigration — meaning more people could leave than arrive.

💥 According to a new Barron’s article (backed by AEI & Brookings), this shift could:
✅ Shrink the workforce
✅ Slow down the economy
✅ Cut job growth — especially in caregiving, construction, and services

💬 Why should we care?
Many small businesses, families, and local economies rely on immigrants to keep thriving. Less immigration = fewer workers, lower innovation, and slower economic recovery.

📚 Read the full article here:

Departures from the U.S. could exceed the number of people coming to live here this year for the first time in nearly seven decades, according to new research.