From the Desk of the CEO: Voting For a More Humane, Inclusive, and Welcoming Nation
November 4, 2026
Reflections on the U.S. Midterm Election Results By Jeff Thielman, President & CEO of the International Institute of New England As the results of the midterm elections rolled in last night, Amer…
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 Syr…
Employee Profile: Meet Jezabel Aponte, Shelter Services Program Assistant
Jezabel Aponte joined IINE’s Shelter Services team in 2025. Through case management, English c…
5 Things to Know About Seeking Asylum in the U.S.
Who is an asylum seeker? Asylum seekers are individuals who flee their home countries for fear of being&…
Together in Action: The IINE Community Participates in Immigrants Day at the MA State House
A Historic Showing The theme was Courage Over Fear. On March 18, 1,200 immigrants and advocates headed t…
The International Institute of New England Raises $1.7M at Golden Door Award Gala in Support of Refugees and Immigrants
The International Institute of New England (IINE) raised over $1.7 million at its 44th annual Golden Door Award, held W…
In Bridges, Refugee Youth Share Their Personal Stories
A new publication developed within IINE’s Refugee Youth Program brings young voices to the center stage. …
From the Desk of the CEO: The Impact of Refugees on Host Communities
Five lessons from the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program By Jeff Thielman, President & CEO of the Inter…
The International Institute of New England Hires Rebecca LaPierre as Director of Immigration Legal Services
BOSTON – March 30, 2026 – The International Institute of New England (IINE), one of the region’s longest-established no…
Federal Lawsuit Update: Court Blocks Unlawful Refugee Detention Policy
Unopposed Motion was Granted as Court Halts Policy Forcing Arrest and Indefinite Detention of Lawfully Admitted Refugee…
“Pro-Immigrant” Message Wins Fans and Raises Funds at New Hampshire Coffee Shop
A Day of Protest It was January 30, 2026, a day on which activists throughout the country had called for work stoppages…
What’s In Your Welcome Kit?
IINE community members on the resources they would share with newly arriving refugee…
IINE Sues to Block Trump-Vance Administration Policy Ordering the Arrest, Indefinite Detention of Lawfully Admitted Refugees
Filing Comes Amid New Unlawful Refugee Detention Policy Boston, Mass. — Six refugees, Jewish Family Service of Western…
“I Started Living When I Came Here”: A Senegalese Refugee Finds Freedom in Boston
Pride, For the First Time In the summer of 2024, Ousmane participated in his first-ever Pride Parade. Wearing a t-shirt…
