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…
“Unnecessary, Destabilizing, and Deeply Immoral”: IINE Statement on New Federal Directive to Arrest and Detain Refugees
The latest directive issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) marks an alarming escalation in the federal go…
