8 Tips for Having Better Conversations About Immigration
Immigration is at the heart of the American story. The rich cultural diversity and open society that defines our nati…
From the Desk of the CEO: How History Has Prepared Us for This Next Chapter
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England Coinciding with the return of the T…
From the Desk of the CEO: The American Character is at Stake
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England Many Americans have celebrated the …
Employee Profile: Meet Bill Gillett, Director of Public Policy & Advocacy
Having previously served on the Board of Directors, Bill rejoined IINE in 2024 as the Director of Public Policy &…
What if the U.S. Said No to Immigrants?
10 ways extreme immigration restrictions and crackdowns would negatively affect us all Immigration policy has been a …
From the Desk of the CEO: Creating Change at the Top – Advocating for Refugees and Immigrants
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England Advocating for local, state, and fe…
2 Years After the Afghan Evacuation, Afghans Deserve Permission to Stay in Their New Home
By Alexandra Weber, Chief Advancement Officer and Senior Vice President Two years ago, on Sunday, August 15, 2021, th…
Two Local Resettlement Agencies Address Biden’s Proposed Asylum Ban
Ascentria Care Alliance and the International Institute of New England are human services organizations that have bee…
Stop Repatriating Haitians Seeking Safety in the U.S.
On Wednesday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expelled 86 Haitian nationals from the U.S., and flew them ba…
Refugee Cap Raised to 125,000
Many refugees coming to the U.S. seek to join family members, and most have spent years waiting to settle in a new co…
Afghanistan: A Need For a Broader Response
The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has brought together a coalition of advocates, organizations, and nations help…
A Moral Imperative: Stand Behind Our Allies in Afghanistan
While the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Defense are currently evacuating embassy staff and U.S. nati…