NYIC Joins Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, Elected Officials, Faith Leaders, Labor and Community Groups Hold Event to Call for Haitian TPS Extension

June 11th, 2017

Following Homeland Security’s decision to extend the program for only six months, advocates organized a Weekend of Action to educate community members

NEW YORK—On June 11, 2017, a coalition of elected officials, labor and community groups, faith leaders and representatives of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs held a press event calling for a full extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti at Evangelical Crusade of Fishers of Men, a church situated within New York City’s Haitian community in Flatbush, Brooklyn.

NYIC, Rep. Yvette Clarke, Advocates and TPS Recipient: Six Month Extension is NOT Enough!

June 8th, 2017

The New York Immigration Coalition held a press conference call to discuss the program, the impact of Department of Homeland Security’s decision, and what comes next for immigrants in America

Today, the New York Immigration Coalition hosted a press conference call with Congresswoman Clarke, advocates, and a recipient of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) on why a six-month extension of the TPS program for Haitians falls short.

NYIC Responds to New York City Budget: Steps Forward for Immigrants, Steps Backward

June 6th, 2017

“The 2018 New York City budget is a step forward for immigrant New Yorkers with the Council and Mayor’s record investment in legal services, along with a major investment in adult literacy. Despite the Mayor’s continued denial of full due process for all immigrants at this time of unprecedented vulnerability, the Council has come through and guaranteed the right to counsel without restriction.