5 Things to Know About Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
July 28, 2026
IINE has served more than 13,000 immigrants from Haiti over the past several years, as well as many immigrants from Syria, and we’re acutely aware of how dire conditions remain in those countries. Th…
From the Desk of the CEO: How the World Cup Has Reminded Us of Our True National Identity
July 14, 2026
By Jeff Thielman, President & CEO of the International Institute of New England As a host of the 2026 FIFA&nbs…
The Long Road to Safety: An Interactive Simulation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Process
July 6, 2026
LONG ROAD TO SAFETY™ The Refugee Act of 1980 created a more just, efficient, secure, and strategic U.S.&…
Ladies Who Bring Lunch
Around the International Institute of New England, Meg Glazer is known as the leader of the “Ladies Who Bring Lunch.” S…
IINE Education Program Instructor Irina Lopukhina honored with Easterseals 2017 Communication Connection Award
IINE’s partnership with Easterseals New Hampshire prepares immigrants and refugees to be residential instructors Easter…
Honoring Patricia Wrenn’s Legacy and Impact on the International Institute of New England
The International Institute of New England (IINE) takes this opportunity to remember one of its own – former Chair pers…
Finding a New Home in New England
A Congolese family resettled by the International Institute of New England puts tragedy behind them to rebuild their li…
IINE CEO Jeff Thielman’s response to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the President’s Travel Ban
The Supreme Court’s decision on Monday means prolonged suffering for many refugees approved by the U.S. government to f…
On World Refugee Day, We Stand #WithRefugees
What is World Refugee Day? On June 20th, World Refugee Day was recognized in different ways across the globe. Initially…
What Would You Risk?
Imagine being faced with a terrible choice – risk persecution, imprisonment, and torture, or leave behind everything yo…
Remembering Henri Termeer, a friend of the International Institute
A pioneer, a giant, the founding father and dean of the biotech industry – these are just a few ways others desc…
Fostering Friendships over Food
IINE-Lowell and local community groups unite residents and newcomers at shared dinners. On Jan. 24, 2017, Lowell commun…
TripAdvisor Leads the Charge on Refugee Crisis
IINE-Boston partners with TripAdvisor to locally respond to the global humanitarian issue. When the worldwide migrant a…
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…
