New York Immigration Coalition

What New York Immigration Coalition does

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is a nonprofit immigration advocacy and service organization founded in 1987 and headquartered in New York City, operating across New York State. It functions as a coalition of immigrant-serving member organizations, providing advocacy, education, and direct service support to immigrant communities across multiple issue areas. Its core offerings include Know Your Rights education resources available in 30+ languages, the NYC Community Interpreter Bank, a DOJ-recognized Immigrant Concerns Training Institute that credentials accredited immigration representatives, and a Small Business Program supporting immigrant entrepreneurs with guides, re-grants, and free legal and financial counseling in partnership with NYC SBS and Start Small Think Big.

NYIC runs an active portfolio of advocacy campaigns—Coverage4All, New York for All, NY Proud, Our City Our Vote, Welcoming New York, and the NY Working Families Tax Credit—targeting state and local policy on healthcare access, legal representation funding, language access, civic participation, and immigrant rights. The organization convenes working groups across Civic Engagement, Education, and Health, and publishes targeted research such as the NYIC & Algún Día report and Recognize MENA NY.

NYIC's business model is donation- and grant-funded rather than commercial: contributions are processed through ActBlue, supplemented by member organization dues, foundation grants, and event fundraising including an annual gala. The organization does not sell products or services; resources, training, counseling, and advocacy are provided free of charge to immigrants and member organizations. It has no technology platform or proprietary software product, with service delivery executed through direct staff, member organizations, and partner providers.

Name

New York Immigration Coalition

Legal name

New York Immigration Coalition

Website

https://nyic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

New York Immigration Coalition is a nonprofit advocacy and service organization founded in 1987 that promotes immigrant rights across New York State through education, legal service referrals, training, and policy campaigns. It serves as a membership coalition serving immigrant communities, member organizations, and policymakers through programs including Know Your Rights, the Immigrant Concerns Training Institute, and health and small business initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigration Advocacy Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigrant & Refugee Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAG), Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI), Immigrant & Refugee Workforce Integration Programs (EDAAAOAJ)

Keywords

• Immigration advocacy
• Immigrant rights education
• Community interpreter services
• Civic participation programs
• Immigrant small business support

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is a nonprofit umbrella coalition that advocates for and supports immigrant communities across New York State. It delivers a portfolio of free programs including Know Your Rights education, the NYC Community Interpreter Bank, the DOJ-recognized Immigrant Concerns Training Institute, and the Small Business Program offering technical assistance and re-grants for immigrant entrepreneurs.

Product overview

The New York Immigration Coalition is an immigration advocacy and education organization in New York State offering a unified portfolio of services, resources, and advocacy campaigns. Its core offerings include Know Your Rights education, the NYC Community Interpreter Bank with interpreter training and services, and the DOJ-recognized Immigrant Concerns Training Institute. The organization provides extensive small business support through its Small Business Program, including the Immigrant Small Business Guide and Funding Guide for Small Businesses. Additional resources include the Public Benefits Chart, Taxpayer Information for ITIN Filers, and Election Resources. The portfolio also features advocacy campaigns such as the New York Proud Campaign, as well as free classes and counseling services in partnership with external organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NY Proud Campaign: A portrait of New York City campaign featuring immigrant stories
• New York for All
• Know Your Rights
• NYC Community Interpreter Bank

Products and services

• Know Your Rights Educational program that helps immigrants understand their legal rights as New Yorkers and how to access help, delivered through multilingual resources and community outreach.
• NYC Community Interpreter Bank Service that connects individuals with community interpreters, including a training program and a request channel for interpretation needs across multiple languages.
• Immigrant Concerns Training Institute Training institute offering courses on immigration concerns, holding DOJ Recognition & Accreditation to train accredited immigration representatives.
• Small Business Program Program supporting immigrant entrepreneurs through technical assistance, re-grants, resource coordination, and policy advocacy for fair economic opportunities.
• Free Classes Free business-related classes and workshops offered in partnership with the NYC Department of Small Business Services and Start Small Think Big.
• Free Counseling Services Free legal, financial, and marketing counseling services for small businesses delivered through partnerships with Start Small Think Big and the NYC Small Business Resource Network.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA): Los Angeles-based immigrant rights coalition with a comparable membership model, legal services, and advocacy campaigns targeting California's immigrant population. Operates the same core playbook as NYIC at state scale on the West Coast.
• Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR): Statewide coalition in Illinois providing immigrant rights advocacy, civic engagement, and member organization services. Closely comparable structure to NYIC as a multi-issue immigrant coalition.
• Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Coalition (MIRC): State-level immigrant and refugee coalition in Massachusetts with advocacy, education, and member-driven programming. Mirrors NYIC's operating model in another Northeast state.
• CASA: Mid-Atlantic immigrant advocacy and services organization active in Maryland and Virginia, offering legal services, civic engagement, and organizing. Comparable regional coalition with similar service breadth.

Broad incumbents

• United We Dream: Largest national immigrant youth-led advocacy network, focused on DACA, deportation defense, and federal policy. Broader national footprint but overlapping advocacy goals with NYIC's Our City Our Vote and immigrant rights campaigns.
• National Immigration Law Center (NILC): National advocacy organization focused on immigration law and policy. Operates at federal level rather than state coalition model but works alongside NYIC on shared immigrant rights litigation and policy advocacy.
• Center for Migration Studies (CMS): New York-based think tank and policy institute focused on migration, refugees, and immigrant integration. Complements NYIC's advocacy with research and policy analysis on similar populations.
• American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA): National bar association for immigration attorneys providing training, advocacy, and continuing legal education. The DOJ-accredited training function at NYIC's Immigrant Concerns Training Institute is adjacent to AILA's member education mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thenyic
• Facebookfacebook.com/thenyic
• Instagraminstagram.com/thenyic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-york-immigration-coalition

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