From the Desk of the CEO: Voting For a More Humane, Inclusive, and Welcoming Nation
November 4, 2026
Reflections on the U.S. Midterm Election Results By Jeff Thielman, President & CEO of the International Institute of New England As the results of the midterm elections rolled in last night, Amer…
5 Things to Know About Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
July 28, 2026
IINE has served more than 13,000 immigrants from Haiti over the past several years, as well as many immigrants from Syr…
From the Desk of the CEO: Voting For a More Humane, Inclusive, and Welcoming Nation
Reflections on the U.S. Midterm Election Results By Jeff Thielman, President & CEO of the International Institute o…
“I Rode for Human Rights and Dignity for Everyone”: Cyclists Raise Awareness and Funds at 7th Annual Ride for Refugees and Immigrants
The Mission It was a day filled with smiles, a little sweat, and a whole lot of hope. On October 4, twenty-…
IINE Sues to Block Trump-Vance Administration Rules that Strip Refugees of Legal Protections Without Due Process
10/27/26 UPDATE: Just one day after IINE and our fellow plaintiffs filed a lawsuit challenging the federal administrati…
What Voting Means to New Americans
Voting is one of the most fundamental rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens. It is an opportunity to help shape…
Maryam and Mauret: A Volunteer Helps a Young Afghan Refugee Pursue Her Dreams in New Hampshire
If you meet Maryam, chances are you will see some big smiles. Her relentless positivity becomes even more impressive wh…
Restrictive and Unjust: IINE Statement on Presidential Determination on 2027 Refugee Admissions
Today, President Trump announced that the refugee ceiling for fiscal year 2027 is 17,500, with the vast majority of tho…
Spotlight Report Excerpt: On Connecting Immigrant Talent to Healthcare Careers
The below letter from IINE President & CEO Jeff Thielman is an excerpt from our September 2026 Spotlight Report on…
Cultural Orientation: Helping Refugees and Immigrants Adapt to the U.S. While Maintaining Their Identity
In the 1920s, immigration services in the U.S. largely focused on assimilation. The prevailing view was that newcomers…
The International Institute of New England Welcomes the African Community Center of Lowell to 585 Middlesex St.
ACCL to share space at IINE’s newly-opened Lowell headquarters, expanding support for immigrants and refugees across Gr…
How A Weekly Soccer Game Helps Immigrants Advance Towards Their Career Goals
Needing A Substitution IINE Career Navigators Gordon Parris and Luqman Alkhaneqeeni were facing an unexpected challenge…
Why They Give: An Interview with IINE Donor Laurie Sorota
Our donors help ensure that refugees and immigrants receive the support they need to rebuild their lives in New England…
