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Feb 02
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Celebrate Chinese New Year with IIB!

By Education, Events
Thursday, February 26, 2026 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM International Institute of Buffalo 864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 Free parking    Tickets General Admission $40 Good Neighbor Society Member $30  Enjoy kicking off “The Year of the Horse” at IIB’s Chinese New Year celebration! The evening will feature: Traditional music and dancers from the WNY Chinese Cultural Center! A…
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Jan 30
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January 2026 Newsletter

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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our January 2026 Newsletter. Our inaugural Meet the Ambassador event with Ambassador Daniel Foote was a success Winter Weather Preparedness information in 13 languages The Winter Olympics will take place in February 2026! We have plans for that. Having data to make informed decisions A spotlight on the…
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Jan 29
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The Constitution

Know Your Rights

By Education
Regardless of your citizenship status, you have protections under the U.S. Constitution. Please pass this information to anyone who is worried about their rights if stopped and questioned by immigration officers or other law enforcement. Here are info cards to help you assert your rights provided by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center: عربية  Arabic Legal Rights Information Card বাাংলা Bengali…
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Feb 06
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Campbell Wright: Celebrating Team USA, Immigrant Athlete’s Imprint on Olympic Games

By Education, Events, History, News
In the spirit of the 2026 Olympics Games in Milan, we’re highlighting world-class immigrant athletes who are currently or have competed for the U.S. National Team. Today, we spotlight Campbell Wright, a rising star in international biathlon competition. Campbell Wright was born to American parents who emigrated from the U.S. to New Zealand, granting him dual citizenship. Wright is recognized…
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Feb 04
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IIB Welcomes 36 New Americans from 14 Countries

By In the Community, News
We were honored to welcome 36 New Americans from 14 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo. Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Argentina, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Honduras, India, Italy, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Sri Lanka and United Kingdom. Click…
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Feb 02
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Delroy Lindo: Black History Month and Recognizing Notable Black Immigrants and Refugees

By Education, History
Delroy Lindo Credit: Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP In honor of Black History Month, we will recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential black immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, we spotlight British American and Academy Award-nominated actor Delroy Lindo. Delroy Lindo was born in London in November 1952 to parents from…
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Jan 22
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First “Meet the Ambassador” Event a Huge Success!

By Education, Events, Meet the Ambassador
In the first-ever installment of its “Meet the Ambassador” lectures, Ambassador Dan Foote recounted his personal experience in the United States Foreign Service. He also shared his take on how American foreign policy decisions play out in real life. Over 40 people braved the snowy weather to learn more about how American foreign policy decisions play out in real life.…
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Jan 08
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IIB Paves the Way for All Attorneys to Help Immigrants in Need

By News, Volunteer
To address the backlog of immigration cases in our courts and connect New York state residents with services, we’re launching a groundbreaking program to recruit and train licensed attorneys across disciplines and practice areas to work in immigration law. The new program is in partnership with the New York State Office for New Americans (ONA). The ONA Pro Bono Immigrations…
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Jan 06
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IIB Welcomes 33 New Americans from 16 Countries

By In the Community, News
  We were honored to welcome 33 New Americans from 16 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo recently. Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Argentina, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Honduras, India, Italy, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Sri Lanka and United…
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Dec 30
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December 2025 Newsletter

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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our December 2025 Newsletter. Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi discusses ways to make 2026 a better year than 2025 Ways to help IIB before the end of the year Meet Ambassador Daniel Foote for the first installment of IIB's Meet the Ambassador lecture series on Wednesday, January 21 from…
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