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Today, there are still many Irish immigrants entering the United States. The
immigration rate today is almost the same as the rate during the Great Potato
Famine. It is estimated that every six minutes, a person emigrates from Ireland.
Irelands economy had crashed in the past and it continues to fall with no signs of
rebuilding itself. This is one of the main push factors for the Irish to immigrate. The
United States also has its pull factors, such as money, jobs, and opportunities. The
United States creates opportunities for a better foundation to a better life.
Even though the United States is a popular place to immigrate to, it creates difficult
challenges to new immigrants. There are rising suicide rates for Irish immigrants in
which the challenges of immigration can be a factor to. Some challenges include
obtaining a drivers license, obtaining health care, and creating bank accounts. It is
difficult to overcome these challenges if the person is not a citizen yet and the
process to become a citizen can be a very long and enduring process. Also some
immigrants face being caught by police if they are undocumented. Not only do they
face hard times in the United States, but Homeland Irish people living in Ireland
make jokes about Irish-Americans.
Kiras story
Moved to Boston 15 Years ago when she was 19
Started with working as a waitress and bartender
Volunteered at the Irish Immigration center in Boston every week
She then applied and obtained a job at the Irish Immigration center
She now helps Irish immigrants find jobs and train them to be able to
assimilate into the Boston lifestyle
Kira was originally from Ireland and moved to Boston roughly about fifteen years
ago when she was 19. Jobs were hard to find, but she started work as a waitress and
bartender. She wanted to help other Irish immigrants and so she set her sights on
the Irish International Immigration Center (IIIC). She started volunteering at the
Center every week and after a long while of volunteering; she applied and obtained
a job at the IIIC. She now helps Irish immigrants find jobs and trains them for the
assimilation into the United States lifestyle.
Irish International immigration center (IIIC)
The Irish International Immigration Center (IIIC) was founded in 1989 by a group of
Irish immigrants wanting to help others create new lives. The IIICs mission is to
assist immigrants from Ireland and around the world as they integrate into
American society. They have a vision of a shared society in which all people are
welcomed and valued, and enjoy equal opportunities, protections, and respect. The
IIIC provided direct services, advocates for systematic change, facilitate crosscountry community building, and they promote diversity, integration, reconciliation,
career advancement, and leadership development programs. They advocate for proimmigrant legislation and for the rights and opportunities for immigrants, in
partnership with local, state, and national organizations. The IIIC is one of six
members of the Greater Boston Citizenship Initiative (GBCI) supported by the Fish
Family Foundation. Their collective goal was in 2013 for 2000 eligible immigrants
from Massachusetts to neutralize. People who obtain help from the center are
mostly low-income wage-earners and can range from recent refugees who are
victims of persecution to long-time residents who want US citizenship. The IIIC is a
multiservice center who helps people from over 120 countries. They are funded
through their own efforts, funding by the state government, and funding by the Irish
government. Their current Director is Ronald Gregory Millar. He does many things
for the center including making sure the mission of the IIIC is fulfilled, provides care
for and about the immigrants, makes sure people are treated equally, and balances
the budget.
Resources used: The interview and the Irish International Immigrant Center.
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