NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs

Yesterday, in honor of , , , and Heritage Month, NYC agencies came together to share resources on worker rights and workplace protections for immigrant New Yorkers.

MOIA Commissioner Faiza Ali was proud to be joined by Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su, New York City Department of Consumer and Worker ProtectionCommissioner Levine, NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission Commissioner Valdiva, and NYC Department of Small Business Services Deputy Commissioner Chan and COS Khan to meet with immigrant hyperlocal media partners to share critical information on Workers’ Rights, Consumers’ Rights, and City resources to help immigrant workers, drivers, and entrepreneurs thrive.

Immigrants power New York and are central to NYC’s economy and workforce. Together, our teams reaffirmed the City’s commitment to economic justice for immigrant workers. Immigrant workers deserve dignity, respect, safe working environments, and fair compensation. Regardless of their immigration status, all New Yorkers have a right to report consumer or worker-related violations and complaints.

Visit:

KYR: nyc.gov/knowyourrights
Workers’ Bill of Rights: nyc.gov/Workers
Consumers’ Bill of Rights: nyc.gov/consumers
Driver Resources: nyc.gov/tlc
Small Business Resources: nyc.gov/sbs

In addition to meeting with our IRW and RRLC partners these past weeks, MOIA Commissioner Ali recently connected with our exceptional partners across the three NYC library systems, including Queens Public Library, NYPL The New York Public Library, and Brooklyn Public Library spanning all five boroughs.

Through these educational institutions, which serve as MOIA’s English Learning Centers, immigrant New Yorkers can access English language classes with a civic focus. These classes empower immigrant New Yorkers by teaching them about their rights and the City’s resources and services available to every New Yorker, regardless of immigration status.

Thank you to the libraries and staff for fostering a safe, welcoming central space for immigrant neighbors to build their language skills for professional and personal growth. With your collaboration, these classes help New Yorkers feel welcome, build connections, and navigate essential city services.

At this afternoon’s Community and Ethnic Media Roundtable, Commissioner Levine announced the results of DCWP’s recent enforcement sweep of Immigration Assistance Service Providers (ISPs) throughout the five boroughs. After conducting over 270 inspections, Brooklyn was found to have the highest violation rate.

Also commonly referred to as “notarios,” ISPs are people or businesses that charge fees for any kind of immigration-related services. It's important for immigrant New Yorkers to know that ISPs are not lawyers, cannot provide legal advice or assistance, and are not typically accredited or recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice. Learn more at nyc.gov/Consumers

Over the weekend, Commissioner served as Grand Marshal as our team proudly marched with local leaders and the community in the Parade hosted by Life of Hope.

MOIA was honored to participate in this vibrant, unifying celebration with the theme “We Belong”, which highlighted the beautiful heritage, history, and contributions of . It was also a meaningful opportunity for our team and participants to celebrate the resilience and unity of the Haitian NYC community, which remains strong during uncertain times. MOIA also participated in a resource fair, met many Brooklyn locals, and shared critical info on City resources and services, including .nyc, MOIA KYR palm cards, NY Housing Connect, and more.

Thank you to Life of Hope, , Progressive Community Center, , , , ,, , , , , .williams, Phara Souffrant-Forrest,, , and other leaders for making this day & celebration so special!

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Last week, we brought together our Immigrant Rights Workshop (IRW) partners to meet with our team and MOIA Commissioner Faiza Ali. We are grateful to all our IRW partners for making immigrant rights education a reality across NYC. Commissioner Ali shared MOIA’s priorities and discussed ways we can continue to build the City’s commitment to immigrant communities together.

Thank you to The Arab-American Family Support Center, Center for Family Life, Damayan Migrant Workers Association, DSI International INC, Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement, La Colmena - Community Job Center, Life of Hope, Lutheran Social Services of New York, Coalicion Mexicana, MCN, Mixteca Organization, Inc., NICE: New Immigrant Community Empowerment, Project New Yorker, and UNITED SIKHS for joining us for this introductory meeting.

MOIA Commissioner Ali and our team recently welcomed our Rapid Response Collaborative partners , , and to our office for a meeting. During this time, Commissioner Ali and our partners a chance to connect in person for the first time and discuss programming needs.
 
We thank our RRLC partners who provide essential legal assistance to those detained or at imminent risk of detention and deportation, who may not have the right to see an immigration judge, or who are otherwise facing a fast-track to removal.

On May 5, 1862, the Mexican Army defeated the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla. To observe and honor , this week MOIA joined ’s Elmhurst Hospital to celebrate this significant holiday and help raise awareness about mammograms for Queens locals.
 
Our team participated in this event alongside , , Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly Inc., , , , , and the offices of and . Together, we shared important information about healthcare and other resources. MOIA also helped Queens residents with the .nyc application process.

To kick off our first community engagement celebrations in honor of , our team joined the
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We had a great time connecting with over +100 young Haitian-American High School ,  learning about their career aspirations in business, communications, education, and health. We linked them to a wealth of city resources available to all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status. We shared various multilingual info City resources such as with ICE, MOIA’s Resource Road Map, and more.

Yesterday, MOIA proudly welcomed and convened 24 Immigration Legal Service Centers. Our goal was to strengthen the community within MOIA’s immigration legal services provider network. This convening was an opportunity for our partners to share community-centered feedback, highlights, resources, and on-the-ground insights advancing services for immigrant New Yorkers with Deputy Commissioner Lorena Lucero.
By fostering this collaborative environment, we aimed to address the evolving needs of the immigrant population and ensure that our providers and their legal practitioners are well-equipped with the necessary tools and support to navigate today’s complex immigration landscape.
The insights gathered will be instrumental in shaping future initiatives and enhancing the collective impact of legal services throughout the city.
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