IINE Sues to Block Trump-Vance Administration Policy Ordering the Arrest, Indefinite Detention of Lawfully Admitted Refugees
February 27, 2026
Filing Comes Amid New Unlawful Refugee Detention Policy Boston, Mass. — Six refugees, Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts, and the International Institute of New England (IINE), represente…
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 Internati…
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…
2017 International Women’s Day Luncheon: Global Stories of Inspiration
On March 8, 2017, nearly 400 people – including employees of 38 Greater Boston companies – joined clients and staff of…
The International Institute of New England Receives $10K Grant from the Boston Foundation
“The Boston Foundation awarded The International Institute of New England (IINE) a grant of $10,000,” Jeff Thielman, CE…
Volunteer Highlight
Louisa French, Resettlement and Employment Training Volunteer, IINE Lowell Over the past five years, Louisa French has…
Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center Supports New Americans on the Path to Success
IINE Manchester partners with Crotched Mountain to help refugees and immigrants begin healthcare careers The biggest ch…
Equipping Immigrants with Workplace Skills
Service Industry Training Program prepares immigrants for hospitality, healthcare, and banking jobs In April 2014, Asma…
