Francis Madi, Manager of Advocacy
Q. First, tell us what happened at the rally. How did the December 6th mobilization go?
The December 6th mobilization to Washington DC to protect TPS and pass a clean DREAM Act was very powerful and beautiful.
Trump Proposes Cutting Legal Immigration in Half
President Trump called for an end to the family-based immigration system in a speech today. Currently, more than two-thirds of immigration to the United States is based on the immigrant having a close family relationship to an American Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Green Light NY: Driving Together
The NYIC is leading a statewide campaign to make driver’s licenses available to all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status. Partnering with our members across the state, we launched Green Light NY: Driving Together campaign. On March 6, 2017, the NYIC held a day of action in Albany where hundreds of advocates and affected individuals convened at the Capitol building for a press conference to urge lawmakers to support Bill A4050. Bill A4050 would provide limited purpose driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants, which in turn would protect immigrants, strengthen public safety, and grow the economy.
Your Money, Your Future! A Basic Guide for Financial Education and Empowerment
Funded by the New York City Council through the NYIC’s Key to the City Initiative, Your Money, Your Future: A Basic Guide for Financial Education and Empowerment provides a basic overview of the American financial system with the aim to educate and better inform immigrant communities.
Staff Series: Just Ask Max
Max Hadler, Senior Health Advocacy Manager
The NYIC's Senior Manager of Health Advocacy Max Hadler sat down with us last week to discuss the impact of the American Health Care Act on immigrants - and all New Yorkers - and the NYIC's advocacy against the bill, as well as how he came to the NYIC and what it means to work on health advocacy for immigrants during this uncertain time.
Safe Havens: Protecting and Supporting New York State’s Immigrant Students
As the families of more than 190,000 immigrant students across New York State wrestle with the current climate of fear and uncertainty, a new report finds major inconsistencies in how New York’s school districts are responding and the extent to which they are rising to the challenge of protecting and supporting the immigrant students and families they are charged to serve.
“Welcome to Healthcare” Poster for Immigrants in NY State
We are excited to let you know about new health resources that are available through the New York Immigration Coalition and the Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP)!
For Educators
Below is a collection of information and resources for parents, educators, and students following the recent presidential election.
Join The March for Immigrant New York – Sunday, December 18th
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With six weeks before the inauguration of President-elect Trump, we are mobilizing our communities for the fight ahead. Now more than ever, we are determined to defend and protect our immigrant communities.
A Budget for the City of Immigrants
New York City is globally renowned for embracing and integrating millions of immigrant residents, who are at the heart of the city’s tremendous cultural, social, and economic vibrancy. Citywide, immigrants represent 37 percent of the population, 45 percent of the workforce, and 49 percent of small business owners.