The Call for a Humane and Strategic Refugee Program in 2026
October 6, 2025
UPDATE AS OF 10/31/25 The Presidential Determination on refugee admissions for Fiscal Year 2026 has been set at 7,500 people, the lowest ceiling in the history of a program that has enjoyed bro…
8 Tips for Having Better Conversations About Immigration
December 20, 2024
Immigration is at the heart of the American story. The rich cultural diversity and open society that defines our nation…
International Institute of New England to Celebrate 100 Years of Supporting Immigrants and Refugees at Centennial Golden Door Award Gala on June 4
Gala to feature performances, interactive exhibits, and recognition of immigrant and refugee contributions across the r…
It Runs in the Family: Refugee Mother and Daughters Discover Career and Purpose in Nursing
Hearing the pop of nearby gunshots was once a part of daily life for Nininahazwe and her daughters in their home countr…
Q&A With Board Member Tuan Ha-Ngoc
Tuan Ha-Ngoc brings over 40 years of senior leadership experience in the healthcare and biotech industry to his role on…
IINE Statement on the Plan to End the CHNV Humanitarian Parole Program
Ending the CHNV humanitarian parole program, which has provided safety and stability for over half a million people fro…
Hacking Injustice: University Students Develop Tech Solutions for Immigration Challenges
Forty visionary coders from colleges and universities throughout Greater Boston converged at Harvard University in earl…
From the Desk of the CEO: The Stories and Faces Behind Our Theory of Change
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England Often when we think about a refugee’s…
IINE Statement on the Dismantling of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
Over the past month and a half, we have seen multiple rounds of federal legislation attempt to severely limit – and in…
Congolese Refugees Find Community and Wellness with Monthly Women’s Group
On a Thursday in late November, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo carefully folds an orange turkey th…
Employee Profile: Meet Andrew Cullen, Career Services Manager
Andrew joined IINE in 2019 as in intern in our Lowell office where he was tasked with researching immigrants who had ma…
Q&A With Board Member Natalya Belonozhko
Natalya Belonozhko brings over 20 years of experience in corporate accounting to her new role on the International Inst…
IINE Statement on Suspension of TPS for Nearly 500,000 Haitian Immigrants
The International Institute of New England strongly opposes the suspension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roug…
1924-2024: 10 Defining Highlights of IINE’s First 100 Years of Service in Boston
Welcome to the twelfth installment of our series “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” Throug…
