From the Desk of the CEO: The Myth of the “Right Way to Immigrate”
January 20, 2026
“Why don’t immigrants just come here legally?” By Jeff Thielman, President & CEO of the International Institute of New England Fairness is a defining American value. W…
10 Ways U.S. Immigration Policy Is Harming Our Communities and Economy
November 19, 2025
In October of 2024, in the run-up to the election, IINE published a blog post entitled “What if th…
IINE and Black Lives Matter
Recently we made the decision to update two of our blog posts, which we wrote on June 1 and June 2 in response to the m…
IINE Statement of Solidarity with Black Americans and #BlackLivesMatter
IINE was founded on the belief that in order for a community to thrive, it must welcome and truly embrace all those who…
What It Means to Be a Truly Welcoming Community
June 1, 2020 Dear Friend: Last night I was in the IINE office in Boston, where Downtown Crossing and Chinatown meet, ge…
Persistence Pays Off for Hospitality Training Program Graduate
When Adolfo Gomes first arrived in the U.S., he spoke little English and worked entry-level jobs in restaurant kitchens…
Advocating for Eligible Immigrants Who Are One Step Away From Citizenship
As an organization that has welcomed immigrants to the U.S. since 1918, the International Institute of New England has…
Three Generations Now Thriving in Nashua: Kanyere and Frediana
Kanyere and her mother, Frediana, fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2004 and lived in the Kyaka II refugee c…
Seeing Success in the Crisis: How IINE Clients Are a Source of Inspiration
By Emma Tobin Seven weeks ago, the IINE community in Lowell faced an enormous challenge: the families we serve were dis…
Ms. Emily Hood, In Memoriam
IINE recently learned of the death of a longtime supporter, Ms. Emily Hood. She served as a member of the board of dire…
Some Important Takeaways For the IINE Community With Regard to President Trump’s Proclamation
The president’s Proclamation on April 22 has created confusion and concern among our immigrant and refugee community. M…
On Patriot’s Day, We’re Serving the Newest Americans
Happy Patriot’s Day. What better way to celebrate than to support our newest American neighbors? As you know, IINE is a…
National Volunteer Appreciation Week at IINE
Each year, the International Institute serves thousands of refugee, asylee, and immigrant families through our many sup…
A Grateful Update From IINE
In these challenging times it is remarkable to me how communities across the country are coming together. People are ta…
