The Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers (CIIC) advances its members through collaboration and education to benefit the Global Irish in the United States.
Collaboration
The Coalition works within a committee structure to examine the needs of the Global Irish in the United States, as well as strengthen the impact of its membership.
learning
The Coalition provides impactful learning opportunities for its membership & diaspora partners on timely topics relevant to the Irish community.
Sharing
The Coalition sources and distributes current, accurate and reliable information on U.S. immigration policy and enforcement.
Cultivation
The Coalition cultivates and strengthens ties with Irish Diaspora groups globally through strategic interactions and collaborative opportunities.
Irish in Motion is the Coalition's national initiative to ensure Irish immigrants and their families have access to trusted information, legal resources, and a strong community of support.
Clear information leads to confident decisions.
From understanding visa options to preparing for life changes, we help people make informed choices, grounded in accuracy and care. The Coalition combines national coordination with local connections to offer consistent, up-to-date guidance across the country.
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The Guiding Star Challenge
Introducing Guiding Star and the Guiding Star Challenge 🌟
We’re so excited to share Guiding Star, a beautiful new song created by the band I Draw Slow in partnership with the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers (CIIC). This song conveys a powerful message of belonging, love, and community.
Just as our centers are guiding stars, offering support, connection, and care when it’s needed most, we believe you are a guiding star too.Â
Now we’d love for YOU to join us:
✨ Listen to Guiding Star
✨ Share this message of hope and belonging
✨ And if you’re inspired, take the #GuidingStar Challenge!
Sing it. Dance it. Remix it. Paint it.
Make it yours, and help us shine a light together.
Be sure to tag us and I Draw Slow and use #IrishInMotion, #GuidingStar, #IDrawSlow, #IrishCoalition, and #GuidingStarChallenge, so we can celebrate your creativity and share it far and wide.
Guiding Star
“The Coalition provides a support system and a mechanism to become informed of pertinent issues.”
“The Coalition provides a hub for communication and information regarding broad (nation-wide) issues and events. It also lends important credibility as a credential for each member agency, including ours.”
Press & News
PRESS RELEASE: The Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers Launches Irish in Motion
The Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers (CIIC) has launched Irish in Motion, a first-of-its-kind national communications and outreach campaign designed to support Irish immigrants navigating the rapidly shifting U.S. immigration system.
Center Highlight: Emerald Isle Immigration Center
Tthe Emerald Isle Immigration Center (EIIC), a founding member of the Coalition and a trusted nonprofit serving immigrant communities since 1988. With offices in the Bronx and Queens, EIIC is widely recognized for its commitment to helping newcomers navigate life in the United States while maintaining a connection to their roots.
Center Highlight: Irish Heritage Club of Seattle
The Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers is proud to highlight the Irish Heritage Club of Seattle, a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting Irish culture and traditions throughout the Seattle region and Washington State.
The Coalition is generously funded through the Government of Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade Emigrant Support Programme
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