IINE Statement on President Trump’s Executive Orders
January 21, 2025
On the first day of his second term, President Trump issued a series of executive orders on immigration that defy our global identity and history as a country of refuge and opportunity. The Interna…
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 nati…
From the Desk of the CEO: How History Has Prepared Us for This Next Chapter
November 23, 2024
By Jeff Thielman, President and CEO at the International Institute of New England Coinciding with the return of the T…
IINE Statement on President Trump’s Executive Orders
On the first day of his second term, President Trump issued a series of executive orders on immigration that defy our…
Why They Give: An Interview with IINE Donors Nancy and Kent Van Zant
Our donors play a critical role in ensuring that every refugee and immigrant who comes to our doors finds the safety …
2015–2024: Resilience and Responsiveness in a New Era
Welcome to the eleventh installment of our series “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” The…
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…
How Styve Jean-Pierre, an IINE ESOL Student and Haitian Immigrant, is Shining a Light on His Nation’s Challenges and Spirit
Note: Quotes from Styve Jean-Pierre have been translated from Haitian Creole. Back in his native Haiti, Styve Jean-P…
The International Institute of New England Names Hannah Odaa as Boston Managing Director
BOSTON – December 9, 2024 – The International Institute of New England (IINE), one of the region’s longest-establishe…
2005–2014: Bringing Families Together
Welcome to the tenth installment of our series “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” The pr…
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…
Q&A With Board Member Scott FitzGerald
Scott FitzGerald spent his career practicing corporate immigration and nationality law, recently retiring as the Mana…
The International Institute of New England Hires Leah Jacobs Varo as its Unaccompanied Children’s Program Director
BOSTON – November 1, 2024 – The International Institute of New England (IINE), one of the region’s longest-establishe…
1995–2004: Dreams of Freedom
Welcome to the ninth installment of our series “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” The pr…
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 …