“Cruel and Illegal”: IINE Statement on the New Presidential Administration’s Executive Orders
January 21, 2025
The new presidential administration has issued a series of executive orders on immigration that defy our global identity and history as a country of refuge and opportunity. The International Instit…
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…
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 &…
5 Things to Know About the Crisis in Haiti
Why Haitians Are Fleeing Their Home and the Challenges They Face in the U.S. Declaring independence in 1804, Haiti b…
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 …
1985–1994: Protecting New Bostonians
Welcome to the eighth installment of our series “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” The p…
“I know how to be a refugee. Now I want to help people”: Vlada’s Journey from War-Torn Ukraine to New Hampshire
“In One Moment” In 2022, in her native country of Ukraine, Vlada had started her “dream job,” working as …
“Like a Dream Come True”: Farishta’s Journey from Afghan Refugee to U.S. Citizen
“It is like a dream come true. It is the biggest day of my life. After all the problems and long journey, finally I a…
Suitcase Stories®: Ishtar, a Haitian Immigrant, Shares Why She Came and Why She Stays
Ishtar, a recent immigrant from Haiti, works as a Case Specialist in IINE’s Lowell, Massachusetts office. Ishtar has …
Q&A With New Board Member Richard Golob
Richard Golob brings broad experience at the international level, from global environmental issues to outsourcing in …
1975–1984: Redefining Refugee Resettlement
Welcome to the seventh installment of our series “100 Years of Welcome: Commemorating IINE’s Boston Centennial.” The …
Q&A With New Board Member Wade Rubinstein
A long-time volunteer, community partner, and Leadership Council member, Wade Rubinstein recently joined IINE’s Board…