Today, Commissioner Manuel Castro of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) hosted an immigrant media roundtable.
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Why Understanding Immigration Laws Is Crucial For Successful Resettlement
Immigration laws are complex and ever-shifting. Unfortunately, for those seeking to flee their home countries due to persecution or other difficult circumstances, ignorance of these laws can spell disaster.
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NYC Health + Hospitals Observes Immigrant Heritage Week 2023
Tips To Fulfill Your Italian Dream With Citizenship By Descent
Italy is a dream destination for countless immigration aspirants, and there are plenty of valid reasons for its popularity.
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Mayor Adams MOIA Open Resource Navigation Center To Help Newly Arrived Individuals And Families Seeking Asylum
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) Commissioner Zach Iscol.
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NYIC Demands Federal, State & City Governments Increase Support For Asylum Seekers Being Bused To NYC
Today, the New York Immigration Coalition, allies, and immigrant New Yorkers rallied on the steps of City Hall to demand that the federal, state, and city governments step up.
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Advocates Protest Watered Down Immigration In Build Back Better As An Unacceptable Temporary Stopgap
Today, House Democrats passed the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better reconciliation package.Continue reading
Immigrant NYers Call On Sen. Schumer And Dems To Deliver Citizenship For Millions
Today, the Senate Parliamentarian, an unelected advisor to the Senate, announced that the immigration provisions.Continue reading
Bill Protecting Immigrants From Blackmail Passes New York Legislature
Today, the New York State Senate passed legislation aimed at protecting vulnerable immigrant New Yorkers from those who would threaten to reveal an individual’s immigration status.Continue reading
Commissioner Mostofi On Nationwide Halting Implementation Of The Public Charge Of Rule
“The District Court's decision to halt the implementation of the Public Charge Rule nationwide for the duration of the COVID-19 national health emergency brings relief. Continue reading
Earth Day 2020 Brings Together An Unprecidented Collection Of Voices To Support Our Planet
With the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2020, fast approaching, now more than ever we need to connect as a global community united in our fight to protect the health and welfare of the planet and its people.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Joins Mayors And County Executives To Oppose New Trump Immigration Fees
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joined over 50 mayors and county executives, including Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, in sending the Trump administration a letter.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Opposes Federal Proposal To Force NYC Children From Their Homes
The de Blasio Administration today announced it submitted formal comments to the federal government in opposition to a proposed rule that would evict thousands of New Yorkers from federally-assisted housing based on immigration status.Continue reading
October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018
The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018, so if you or someone you know has been a victim of family or partner violence, please call our hotline at 212.335.4308. Continue reading
First Lady McCray Meet Calderon Family And Immigration Issues From Harlem To Hollis
The Mayor Bill de Blasio administration has been engaged with immigration issues the few years both in and out of Harlem. This afternoon, First Lady Chirlane McCray and the Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs met with Pablo Villavicencio Calderon, his wife, his mother-in-law, and his two young children.
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