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 US immigration system.
Irish in Motion is the CIIC's national initiative to ensure Irish immigrants and their families have access to trusted information, legal resources, and a strong community of support.
From understanding visa options to preparing for life changes, Irish in Motion will help people make informed choices, grounded in accuracy and care.
The CIIC combines national coordination with local connections to offer consistent, up-to-date guidance across the country.
The launch of the new initiative, the CIIC says, comes against a backdrop of increasing scrutiny at ports of entry, complex visa regulations, and rising misinformation.
“This is more than communications,” said Celine Kennelly, Chair of the Coalition. "It’s a public education effort rooted in care.
"Above all, it is a commitment to the Irish immigrant community, ensuring they are never alone when facing immigration challenges.”
Coalition centers are safe spaces to ask questions, find support & access trusted info - immigration guidance, legal referrals, Know Your Rights, emergency planning & more.
— Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers (@IrishCoalition) September 6, 2025
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The CIIC says that at the heart of its initiative is the belief in “Connecting Irish communities with care, insight, and support.”
The campaign is being shared with the public and amplified nationwide through CIIC’s network of local Irish centers, ensuring information reaches people where they are, at festivals, community events, cultural gatherings, and directly in neighborhoods across the US.
Resources are available both in centers and online, including a dedicated microsite offering up-to-date immigration information, downloadable Know Your Rights guides, and preparedness tools.
A national social media and press campaign will further extend the reach, helping ensure these resources find those who need them most.
“For decades, Irish centers have been safe harbors,” said Siobhan Dennehy, CIIC Board Member.
“This campaign ensures that, no matter where someone lands or how long they’ve been here, they are equipped with the truth, dignity, and resources to thrive.”
The CIIC says that Irish in Motion is both a call to action and a promise: staying safe and informed, wherever your journey takes you.
Community members are encouraged to visit IrishInMotion.org to find their local center, get connected, and take the next steps with access to trusted information, legal navigation, and community support.
This effort has been made possible with the generous support of the Government of Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme, which helps ensure these critical messages reach Irish communities nationwide.
About the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers (CIIC)
The Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers (CIIC) is a national network of Irish immigrant support organizations across the United States.
For nearly three decades, CIIC and its member centers have provided trusted guidance, resources, and community to Irish immigrants navigating life in America.
Through advocacy, education, and connection, the Coalition ensures that every Irish person, whether newly arrived or long settled, has access to the information, support, and care they need to thrive.
You can learn more at CIIC-USA.org.
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