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Feb 20
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IIB Welcomes 30 New Americans from 15 Countries!

By In the Community, News
We were honored to welcome 30 New Americans from 15 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site in downtown Buffalo this morning. Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Burma, Canada, China, Congo(Kinshasa), Dominican Republic,…
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Feb 18
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Dr. Nehkonti Adams: Black History Month and Recognizing Notable Black Immigrants and Refugees

By Education, History
Dr. Nehkonti Adams In honor of Black History Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable black immigrants and refugees who've helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, we highlight Dr. Lieutenant Commander Nehkonti Adams, an Infectious Disease Physician for the United States Navy and a humanitarian. Nehkonti Adams was born in Monrovia,…
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Feb 10
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Alix Idrache: Black History Month and Recognizing Notable Black Immigrants and Refugees

By Education, History
Alix Idrache In honor of Black History Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable black immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today we highlight Alix Idrache, a Haitian-born Army captain and pilot who was vital in supporting relief efforts after the deadliest earthquake and natural disaster of 2021.…
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Feb 05
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IIB Welcomes 50 New Americans from 25 Countries!

By In the Community, News
We were honored to welcome 50 New Americans from 25 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo this morning. Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Burundi Canada, Congo, Dominican Republic, Eritrea, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Kenya, South Korea, …
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Feb 03
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Michaela DePrince: Black History Month and Recognizing Notable Black Immigrants and Refugees

By Education, History
Michaela DePrince   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 Sierra Leonean–American ballerina and humanitarian Michaela DePrince, a standout soloist with the Boston Ballet and Dutch National Ballet. Michaela DePrince was born Mabinty Bangura,…
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Jan 22
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Rizzo-Choi Speaks with WKBW on Suspension of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

By News
In case you missed it, WKBW TV anchor Jeff Russo stopped by our offices to learn how President Trump’s new executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) will affect IIB's operations and refugee resettlement locally. Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi addressed the historical merits of the program and how the local economy and business infrastructure could be impacted moving…
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Jan 08
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New Americans taking the oath of citizenship

IIB Welcomes 50 New Americans from 21 Countries!

By In the Community, News
We were honored to welcome 50 New Americans from 21 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo this morning. Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, China, Colombia, Congo (Kinshasa), Cuba, Jamaica, South Korea, Nigeria, Philippines,…
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Jan 07
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Jennifer Rizzo-Choi and WBFO's Jay Moran discuss the importance of language access.

Jennifer Rizzo-Choi Discusses What’s Next for Immigrants and Refugees in WNY

By Media Mentions
In case you missed it, Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi sat down with Western New York’s NPR station WBFO to discuss what may be imminent for refugee resettlement with a new federal administration set to take office at the end of the month. In the wide-ranging interview, she touched on challenges the recent rhetoric on immigrants and refugees will inherently raise.…
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Dec 05
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In Case You Missed It: Spectrum News Covers Unprecedented Need to Help Resettle Refugees

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In case you missed it, Spectrum News 1 reporter Kevin Hayes recently stopped by to learn more about one of our numerous home setup operations around Buffalo. The effort is one of many as our New American Integration team diligently accommodates the U.S. State Department's increased push to resettle refugees as part of its long-standing and historic partnership with the…
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