5 Facts on Tax Policy “Reform”

November 17th, 2017

Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed a tax reform bill that will drive up the federal deficit and ultimately open the door to massive cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. The bill represents an immediate threat to middle and low income New Yorkers, and immigrant communities in particular.

BREAKING: NYIC + ALLIES REVERSE USCIS DECISION TO REJECT DACA APPS

November 16th, 2017

Last night, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reversed its prior decision and agreed to allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients whose applications were mailed on time but not delivered to USCIS until after the October 5th Deadline, to re-file with proof of their initial mailing.

DACA Recipients Denied Renewal Despite Being Ahead of Deadline

November 10th, 2017

NYIC and Legal Aid Society Files Joint FOIA For Correspondence between USCIS, USPS, DHS

NEW YORK, NY– Several DACA recipients who filed applications for renewal well in advance of the October 5th deadline have been erroneously denied for allegedly missing that deadline.

NYIC Rolls Out Blueprint for Immigrant New York

November 9th, 2017

New Agenda for New York to Reclaim National Leadership Role for Immigrants

NEW YORK, NY– This morning, the New York Immigration Coalition presented the Blueprint for Immigrant New York - a broad, comprehensive policy agenda to ensure the success of immigrant communities in New York over the the next decade.

NYIC, Dreamers & Allies Rally for “Dream for Our New York”

November 7th, 2017

Calls on Congress To Pass Clean DREAM Act & Immigration Relief

NEW YORK, NY– Yesterday, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) held a rally at Trump Tower to launch the Dream for Our New York campaign demanding that the entire New York Congressional delegation sign on and push for a “clean" DREAM Act and TPS relief after President Trump ended Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) two months ago.

NYIC Responds to Trump’s Recent Tweets Post-Manhattan Attack

November 2nd, 2017

Today, President Donald J. Trump posted on Twitter anti-immigrant statements regarding terrorism and Diversity Visa program. In response, Steven Choi, Executive Director of the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) stated the following:

“President Trump should be focused on funding anti-terrorism initiatives, which he has proposed to cut from his latest budget, rather than exploiting yesterday’s horrific tragedy in New York to pursue his anti-immigrant agenda.

NYIC Condemns Attack in Lower Manhattan

November 1st, 2017

Yesterday, a man driving a truck killed eight people and injured others. In response to increasing anti-Muslim sentiments after this incident, the New York Immigration Coalition Executive Director, Steve Choi, issued the following statement:

"First, the NYIC sends its condolences to the families and victims of this attack.