Another well established business organization in New York is the Irish Business Organization (
www.ibo-ny.com). It’s President by landslide victory for a second term is Sheila Lynott, who has and is doing an amazing job at growing and branding the organization. She and her great team have provided tremendous support to Failte 32 and Summer J-1 visa holders each year.
We always recommend that you get in contact with the three main Irish Government funded support centers in New York; the Aisling Irish Community Center (www.aislingcenter.org); the Emerald Isle Immigration Center (www.eiic.org); and the New York Irish Center (www.newyorkirishcenter.org). They can provide other great support services that Failte 32 is not funded to provide. Please also visit the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers for information on J-1 Summer Students Safety and Preparedness Manual: http://ciic-usa.org/
Your County Society in New York is a very important job networking resource. Each County in Ireland has its alter ego stateside, as represented by its corresponding County Society in New York. Members of these societies have been in New York a long time, and know lots of people in the community, including employers. Cathy Hogan is the current President of the United Irish Counties Association of New York, which is the umbrella organization of all County Societies in NY, and can direct you to your respective County Society. Email Cathy at unitedirishcounties@gmail.com. Additionally , The United Irish Counties Association of NY 75th Annual Feis will be held on Sunday, June 9th, at Saunders Trades & Technical High School located at 183 Palmer Road, Yonkers, N.Y. 10701. For details www.uicany.org. The Feis can be a great way to meet the heart of the Irish American community in New York who may even be able to help you find work.
Two organizations/businesses we have to mention that have provided tremendous support for Summer J-1 visa holders over the years are the Emerald Guild (www.emeraldguild.org) and the Padded Wagon (www.paddedwagon.com), through Garrett Doyle ([email protected]) and Greg McIntyre ([email protected]) respectively. The Emerald Guild has a number of Summer positions to fill each year as doormen in residential buildings in NY, and the Padded Wagon tends to hire extra movers during the Summer months.
Ireland House houses all the Irish Government agencies in New York including the IDA, Enterprise Ireland, Tourism Ireland, the Irish Consulate etc. It’s important for you to be familiar with its location and activities, particularly if you decide to return on a longer term basis to the U.S. Shortly after Failte 32 first launched back in 2010, an informal meeting was held at the Irish Consulate for Summer and longer-term J-1 visa holders, which was presided over by Failte 32 and the former Irish Consul General Niall Burgess. Attendees found the meeting to be very beneficial as it gave them an important reference point in New York, and an understanding of the great Irish Govt. support activities stateside. Attendees were also given a tour of the various agencies within the building.
Job Announcement:
From Failte 32’s immigration attorney:
I’m looking for an intern to work full time in our law office here in Florida.
Fluency in Spanish is required, and those with past law practice experience a plus. As part of their remuneration package
we will file their immigration visa for them.
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Extract from resume of Thomas Deegan below:
For full resume, https://www.failte32.org/job-openings/resume-posts/
Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business UCD
MSc in Supply Chain Management
2011 – 2012
• Have recently completed my MSc. in Supply Chain Management at the prestigious Smurfit Business School, University College, Dublin, Ireland. This is one of fewer than 50 schools worldwide to enjoy triple accreditation from the United States of America, Europe and the United Kingdom accrediting bodies. Modules covered included: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Global Logistics, Supply Chain Planning & Control, Managing the Negotiation Process, Project Management, Cross-cultural Management and Supply Chain Consultancy Project with Keelings Group.
• My Master’s project saw me carry out a full situation analysis of purchasing strategy within a worldwide group (Keelings) that employs over 1,700 people. The recommendations I made for new procurement models within the group were favourably received by Keelings Board of Management and are now being implemented.
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My name is Simon Deignan, I am a 20 year old student at Trinity College here in Dublin.
I am coming to New York this summer as part of the J1 Visa program. I arrive on the 27th of May and leave on the 27th of August.
I have worked in a few different types of jobs in recent years ranging from delivering solid fuels to working in a pub as a bar back.
My most recent place of employment was a pub in Dublin city center just off Grafton street.
In all my previous employments I have become adept at working with customers on a one to one basis and dealing with customer queries, problems, complaints etc.
All of the details about my previous work are detailed below in my resume.
I am open to working in a field of employmentthat I have not worked in previously. I am quick to adapt to new things and enjoy developing new skills. I am a diligent hardworking student and I don’t take my employment lightly, I understand that by employing me people are entrusting a certain amount of faith in me that I will do the job assigned to the best of my ability and I like to repay that faith by doing the work to my full capabilities.
My e-mail is [email protected] if you have any queries about myself, please feel free to contact me at any time and I will respond as soon as possible. Also I have relatives who currently reside in New York and if you wish I can send you their contact details if you wish to learn more about me from someone other than myself.
Regards,
Simon Deignan
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My Name is Orla Mc Weeney, I am a 25year old Social Care worker from County Leitrim in the west of Ireland. I am currently looking into relocating and working in USA.
I studied a Bachelors of Arts (honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care in Athlone Institute of Technology. This was a four year intense course focusing on areas such as Developmental Psychology, Personal Development and Communication, Disability; Model and Practices and Inclusion, Counselling skills, Sociology and Applied Practise, Child Law and Liability for Social Care Professionals, Contemporary Social Policy, Community Development and Social inclusion, Applied Psychology in Social Care and Youth Substance Use and Misuse, to mention just a few. This degree also required me to partake in Field Practicum (two different placements for a 10 week period each). One of which I done with Childhood Days for Children with Learning Disabilities- an out of school service providing care and facilities for children with learning disabilities. The other field practicum was with Harmony Youth Project which focused on children from disadvantaged areas, members of the Irish Travelling Community, Refugees and Asylum Seekers. Harmony Youth project provides a pre-school and after school service for such children. From this I received an Honours degree in Applied Social Studies in Social Care.
Through my placement in Childhood days I was delight to receive and job offer for the summer months and weekends while completing my studies. I obtained valuable experience in the field disability working with children with intellectual disabilities, challenging behaviour, severe autism as well as physical and mental disabilities.
I am currently a Social Care Worker with a highly recognized and well established company in North County Dublin. I currently work in a residential center for adults with a wide variety of disabilities. I Advocate on their behalf, assist them with their daily needs, lifetime goals and ambitions as well as prompting social inclusion and independence.
I have visited my extended family in New Yoke a number of times and appreciate the wonderful lifestyle and opportunities that exist there. I have a great desire to experience working life in the United States and would appreciate advice and guidance on how to connect with companies who are willing to sponsor individuals like myself.
I have been in contact with Caro Kinsella regarding the Visa end of things, and was referred to you for your assistance with employment.
Please find attached a copy of my curriculum vitae.
Thank you in anticipation.
Yours sincerely,
Orla Mc Weeney
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Feedback from a former Failte 32 member:
In relation to number one, myself and my friends, are a prime example, thanks to yourself and failte 32 and all its affiliates, in getting employment in New York through the Irish-American business community in NY.
I remember vividly an evening downtown manhattan in south street seaport in JP’s Harbour Lights Restaurant and bar. The night of immense connections and people we met thanks to Failte 32 and the IBO was immense.
I even got a comment made to me by a known figure in the irish-american theatre business- ” jesus how are ya, I was about to think ye were making up your own networking group?”
It pays to “business network” through Failte 32 my fellow J1’ers! Myself and my two mates pounded the pavements of upper, lower, midtown and downtown manhattan for jobs but at the end Failte 32 held us steel.
Kindest Regards,
Daniel Holian,
Currabawn,
Belcarra,
Castlebar,
Mayo,
Ireland.
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Accommodation option:
Due to popular demand, we have decided to break down our rates a bit more, so that any arriving J-1 students interested to just have a landing pad for a week or two until they sort out some other options can do so. So far we have students booked in from Belfast and Dublin and a group booking expected in from students at Sligo Institute of Technology. So, would you be able to include this in your next Failte32 update? I attach the updated PDF. Just for your reference, the relevant changes are…
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2. Two week rates
If you only need a place for 2 weeks, maybe until you get settled over here and find other accommodation, we can offer you:
– Single room = $1,077 for 2 weeks (equivalent to $76 per night)
– Double room = $696 for 2 weeks per person (share with another student/guest) (equivalent to $49 per night)
3. Daily rates
Just need a place for a few nights?
– $99 / night per person in a single room.
– $72 / night per person in a double room. (share with another student/guest)
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By the way, the accommodation is not only limited to students. Friends, family, visitors, tourists, colleagues, business people etc, all welcome to contact us and make an enquiry.
As and when we provide offers to students, we will be providing instant updates on Twitter. I’d encourage all ‘soon-to-arrive-in-New-York’ J-1 students who use Twitter to find and follow us on there:
www.twitter.com/Internship_USATom
Tom Griffin, B.B.S.
Internship USA LLC
349 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10016
United States of America
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One of the signature events of the Summer, Origin Theatre’s Spring Benefit, is well worth attending. George Heslin founded the very successful Origin Theatre and 1st Irish festival to provide Irish artists with a platform in the USA to showcase their work. It’s the best success story to come out of the Irish American community in years, and testament to what the Irish can achieve in this great country. George is certainly paving the pathway of opportunity for many Irish, so make sure you add this great event to your calendar.
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ORIGIN THEATRE COMPANY 2012-13 SEASON SUPPORTED BY
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MCVICKER & HIGGENBOTHAM
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN IRELAND
THE NORTHERN IRELAND BUREAU
IRISH CONSULATE NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS,HERITAGE AND THE GAELTACHT
THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND
TOURISM IRELAND
AER LINGUS
THE IRISH EXAMINER
NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
NYC DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
THE WELSH GOVERNMENT
DAN DOOLEY CAR HIRE
CASA ITALIANA ZERILLI/MARIMO
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
THE IRISH ARTS COUNCIL
NYU GLUCKSMAN IRELAND HOUSE
THE MARK A BRADLEY FUND
59E59 THEATERS
THE BRITISH CONSULATE NEW YORK
THE WB YEATS SOCIETY OF NEW YORK
WWW.VBAR.NET
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Enrico Ciotti, Cassie S Farrelly (Chair), Tina Santi Flaherty, Brendan Gilmartin, Janice Gormley, George C Heslin, Kate Kennon, Gregory Moore, Sean Noonan, Aisling Reidy and Antonia Reilly |
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Eva Brune, Robert Dunn, Sharon Fogarty,Sheenagh Gillen,John Lyons, Colette Morris and Aisling Ryan |
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Welcome to Summer J-1 Visa Holders from Nevada Smith’s
Nevada Smith’s
100 Third Avenue
between 12th &13th Streets
New York, N.Y. 10003
‘Where Football is Religion’
Score! Nevada Smith’s Has Reopened After Eighteen Months
Nevada Smith’s
Photo: Younga Park
After going M.I.A. to make way for incoming luxury condos way back in November of 2011, Nevada Smith’s is back in action as of 2 p.m. today. The “‘football’ mecca” now occupies four floors in its new home on 100 Third Avenue, which includes two full bars, a swanky-sounding VIP room, a separate wine bar, and a lot of other stuff you might not expect to find in a self-professed soccer bar. The Local East Village takes an in-depth look at owner Patrick (Paddy) McCarthy’s quest for lager and flat-screens. What time is the game on? Source: Grub Street NY
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American Irish Historical Society
991 Fifth Avenue
Don’t forget, space is limited for each event! Make sure to RSVP
to some of our great….
May & June Events!
RSVP instructions are listed below each event.
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Cuan Mhuire
Harbor of Mary
May 19, 2013
12PM
Cuan Mhuire was founded by Sr. Consilio Fitzgerald. It is Ireland’s largest multi-site provider of residential detoxification and treatment for those suffering from addictions. Sr. Consilio is well known throughout the country for her work with those afflicted with addictions. She has developed several residential help centers throughout Ireland where those in need can receive treatment in a compassionate and supportive environment.
During Sr. Consilio’s visit to the United States, Michael O’Sullivan and William J. Burke will hold a mass and reception in support of Cuan Mhuire at the Society.
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7:00PM – 8:00PM
About Augustus Saint Gaudens
Walking past the Society on Fifth Avenue, or walking into the lobby, one can’t help but notice a marble bust of a man, looking out toward the street. He is Charles O’Conor, and the man who created his portrait was Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907), America’s premier sculptor of the Gilded Age. Society members are invited to come June 19, 2013 from 7-8 pm to learn more about Saint-Gaudens, a Dublin-born artist who was also one of the founders of the American Irish Historical Society. Known for his Civil War monuments of Admiral Farragut in Madison Park and General Sherman in the Grand Army Plaza, Saint-Gaudens also sculpted the Parnell Monument on O ‘Connell Street in Dublin. Rick Kendall, Superintendent, and Henry J. Duffy, Curator of the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site will be joined by noted American sculptor Lawrence J. Nowlan to introduce this great Irish-American sculptor.
ADMISSION: FREE & OPEN to the Public with Reservations
Reservations for this event are required for all attendees, please e-mail [email protected] or call 212-288-2263 |
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6:30 PM
Salmon Poetry Reading
Salmon Poetry takes its name from the Salmon of Knowledge in Celtic mythology and was established in 1981 as an alternative voice in Irish literature. The Salmon, a journal of poetry and prose was a flagship for writers in the west of Ireland, and Salmon’s first books, Gonella by Eva Bourke and Goddess on the Mervue Bus by Rita Ann Higgins broke new ground for women poets. Since then over 300 volumes of poetry have been produced, and Salmon has become one of the most important publishers in the Irish literary world. By specializing in the promotion of new poets, particularly women poets, Salmon has enriched Irish literary publishing. Join us for a launch of Salmon poet Estha Weiner’s new book, IN THE WEATHER OF THE WORLD, and a celebration of Salmon Poetry with three other Salmon poets, Patricia Brody, Phil Fried, and Bertha Rogers.
ADMISSION: Members: Free | Non-Members: $10.00 Admission Fee
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New York Irish Center Presents
for One Night Only
Guggenheim Grotto
in Concert |
Direct from Ireland and now
based right here in New York City
we are delighted to be able to welcome
back to the New York Irish Center
one of Ireland’s finest folk-pop
singer/songwriter duos.
Besides being swell guys, all around
Kevin May and Mick Lynch will
leave musical hooks firmly implanted
in your skull, that will not be shifted.
Friday, June 14
Doors Open 7.30pm
for Cocktail Hour;
Complimentary Tea, Coffee, Soda, Popcorn
Discount Bar
Showtime 8.30pm
LIMITED SEATING
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Guests for The Adrian Flannelly Show – Saturday May 18 2013
Senator Chuck Schumer announces that his Irish Visa program will be included in the US Senate’s Comprehensive Immigration Bill. This will allow 10,500 Irish Immigrants per year to come to the US legally!
Jimmy Deenihan, TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: launches Century Ireland, an online historical newspaper, which charts events from the time of the Home Rule debate to the Civil War from 1912-1923, in partnership with RTÉ and Boston College
10:00am-12:00noon: WVNJ 1160AM-tri-state and livestreaming at www.irishradio.com
Kevin Cullen, Pulitzer prize-winning Journalist with Boston Globe discusses his controversial syndicated column: “O’Malley’s reasoning on Boston College graduation boycott is flawed”. Cardinal Sean O’Malley is boycotting Irish PM Enda Kenny’s commencement speech to 4,000 students at BC on Monday.
Sean Pender, NJ AOH President and AOH National Chair of Freedom for All Ireland, is one of the organizers of a public symposium taking place at Cooper Union, NYC on Thursday May 23rd to reflect on The 15th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland. George Mitchell, Former US senator and special envoy to N. Ireland is the keynote speaker.
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To Be Announced:
We will keep you updated on upcoming Summer networking events of the organizations below, as they are announced.
Irish Network event
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132 West 22nd Street New York, NY 10011
WHO’S YOUR DADDY? Extended through May 26th
THE WEIR May 15th- July 7th
25th Anniversary Gala June 10th
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Driven to support the health, well-being and
success potential of NYC corporate professionals
Wine Tasting: It’s All In The Nose! June 26th
Have you ever noticed that when reviewers write about wine, they spend much time waxing poetic about the aromas detected on the nose? Well, depending on who you speak with, taste is 80 – 90% smell!
Partake in an interactive and energizing exercise to focus your attention on the aromas of wine. Once you identify certain everyday smells, picking the aroma up on a wine is a subconscious effort.
Enjoy foods, paired to enhance the sampled wines as a ‘second course’ to the evening. Share your palate preferences with others- before and after food is introduced to the equation.
After this evening, you will never approach wine in the same way.
6:00 P.M. Meet and greet
6:15 P.M. Program Commences
Cost
Women’s Advancement Compact community members and Failte 32 members $75, guests $99
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Irish American Society
297 Willis Avenue
Mineola, New York 11501
(516) 746-9392
Society Ceili
Saturday 25 May
8 pm
Music by Pride of Moyvane Ceili Band
Cash bar, complimentary tea, coffee & Irish scones
$20 per person
Society Dance
Saturday 1 June
8.30pm
Music by Mary G. and the Shamrocks
Old time waltz competition
Cash bar, complimentary tea, coffee & Irish scones
$20 per person
Society Ceili
Saturday 15 June
8pm
Music by Pete Kelly and the Premier Ceili Band
Cash bar, complimentary tea, coffee & Irish scones
$20 per person
“Miss Irish American Society”
Saturday 29 June
8pm
Emcee – Mr. Tony Jackson
Music by Billy Hickey Band
$20 per person
Contestant requirements
18 to 25 years
Irish or Irish Descent
$25 Entry Fee
www.irishamericansoc.com
irishamericansocietyny@gmail.com
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Good Friday Agreement
15th Anniversary Symposium
Thursday, May 23, 2013
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Cooper Union Great Hall
The Foundation Building
7 East 7th Street
(between 3rd and 4th Avenues)
New York, NY 10003
The Good Friday Agreement ranks among the most significant peace accords in history. This May will mark the 15th anniversary of this historic peace effort. The event will reflect on the importance of this agreement and the impact that it has had in the ongoing peace process.
This symposium event features a keynote speech by Senator George Mitchell
who was one of the key players in creating this landmark agreement.
Senator Mitchell chaired the Irish peace talks and was perhaps
the one individual most responsible for their ultimate success.
A second part of the evening will include an expert panel discussion
with members of Congress and other leaders
who have supported the peace process.
This event is sponsored by the AOH, Brehon Law Societies,
IAUC, numerous Irish organizations
& the Cooper Union Office of Continuing Education
Please make every effort to attend.
Admission is free, but seating is limited to 900.
Tickets will be issued for seat reservations.
For tickets:
https://www.research.net/s/WRSKC5H
or call (516) 398-2471
For more further information, please contact:
Sean Pender
NJ AOH President & AOH National FFAI Chair
(609) 462-7056
[email protected]
Dan Dennehy
NYS FFAI Chair
[email protected]
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Celtic Charity Inc and AOH Div 7
Present
The Celtic Cruise
Music, Dancing, Great Food and Fun
Aboard The Spirit of New York
to Benefit
Emerald Isle Immigration Center
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Featuring live music by:
Celtic Cross
The Cunningham Brothers
The Shay Mac Band
Full Open Bar – Hot and Cold Buffet Dinner – Dessert
General Admission: $100 in advance/$110 at dock
Purchase tickets on-line at celticcharity.com/tickets.html
Board at Chelsea Piers, Pier 62
West 23rd Street and 12th Avenue
Board 6:00pm / Sail 6:45pm
Return 10:00pm / Party till 10:30pm
Amazing Raffle Prizes:
1st – Two R/T Tickets to Ireland
w 7 Nights B&B-Car Rental
2nd – Weekend for Two in Manhattan
Hotel-Restaurants-Broadway Show
3rd – Dine around Manhattan
For information:
Call (212) 717-9955 or visit www.celticcharity.com
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MAY 30, 2013
THE EVA TRILOGY by BARBARA HAMMOND
NEW DRAMATISTS welcomes you to
readings of all three plays in one special evening.
EVA THE CHASTE 4:30pm
ENTER THE ROAR 6:00pm
THE GREAT WALK (LA GRANDE RANDONNÉE) 8:00pm
Directors:
Liz Diamond, Kevin Kittle and Louisa Proske
Cast(s) include:
Clodagh Bowyer, Fiana Toibin, Aidan Redmond, Stephanie Dodd, Cynthia Mace, Sam Underwood and Barbara Hammond
424 West 44th Street (between 9th and 10th Avenues)
Refreshments and live music between 7:30 – 8pm
from the mouth of Dublin’s Liffey to the inland peaks of Corsica —
from the dark interior of Eva’s mind to the great roar of the universe.
Thanks to the staff and interns of New Dramatists, The Creativity Fund, The Edward F. Albee Foundation, The Helen Merrill Award Committee, The Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig, Le Centre Culturel Irlandais, Shakespeare and Company, Fallen Angel Theatre Company, The Dramatists Guild and the generosity of the directors, actors and audiences who have supported this three-year-long endeavor.
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Join IN-NYC’s Gaelic Football Team – the “Manhattan Gaels”!
After more than 50 years IN-NYC is bringing Gaelic football back toManhattan! We are creating a team, the “Manhattan Gaels”, to enter this year’s New York GAA Championship and we are looking for players interested in joining the team.
We are currently confirming a practice location in Manhattan. The season starts in May and games will be played in the famous GaelicPark in the Bronx. As soon as we confirm the panel, additional details will be provided. Please pass on this invite to anyone you think may be interested, whether or not they are a current IN-NYC member. Anyone with a love of the game is welcome to join!
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While the Irish will return to Ireland for ‘The Gathering’ … continued emigration means that other Irish are still ‘gathering’ to leave. So when will there be a slow down of the exodus of the generation emigration?
At the Cock’n’Bull pub in the heart of Bondi, Irish tricolours were flying and the Guinness was flowing. A fiddler belted out a Celtic tune to revellers soaking up the atmosphere. Such was the happy crush that it seemed a substantial proportion of the tens of thousands of Irish people who have come to Australia to find work in the past year had found their way to the bar. The Canadian Department of Citizenship and Immigration has just published a new Welcome to Canada guide, intended as an “official handbook to assist immigrants in preparing to come to Canada and to help them navigate their way during their first months”. A new information booklet has been published to assist Irish emigrants planning a move to Western Australia.The 38-page guide, prepared by the Claddagh Association of Western Australia, contains information on everything potential migrants need to know, from registering with the Department of Foreign Affairs and purchasing travel insurance before leaving Ireland, to finding a job or a place to live on arrival, paying tax, negotiating Perth transport or accessing healthcare. FOR MORE THAN 150 years, Britain has been the go-to choice for many Irish emigrants escaping the country. Some 19,000 Irish people emigrated to the UK last year, while an estimated 6 million people in Britain are believed to be third-generation Irish. The Irish Studies Centre at the London Metropolitan University has been looking after an archive documenting the history of the Irish in Britain, spanning from the late nineteenth century to the present day, since 1991. Unemployed Irish workers could be enticed to move to South Australia with low interest home loans under radical new proposals drawn up by a property lobby group.The Property Council’s South Australian branch want to target workers in European countries ‘ravaged by economic turmoil’ and have Irish people in their sights.#
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Update on Immigration reform and the IRE Irish Immigration Bill:
As part lobbyist for immigration reform, Failte 32 is happy to see consensus among another, and perhaps other immigration reform groups here in the U.S. on the issue of stemming the future flow of undocumented Irish entering the U.S., through a visa provision included within the newly proposed comprehensive immigration reform bill.
In this article, we said “Failte 32 understands the importance of comprehensive immigration reform, particularly for those who are currently undocumented, but it also wants to make sure that the number of undocumented coming from Ireland (which keeps feeding the problem) lessens significantly over the coming years by focusing attention on tackling the problem at the very earliest stage i.e before our people emigrate. Therefore, the ‘undocumented’ problem has to be dealt with in a ‘comprehensive’ way by everyone working together on both sides of the Atlantic.”
It’s imperative that this provision is included in the final bill. Even Failte 32’s proposed IRE Irish immigration bill has similarities with this provision, and information/details about the IRE Irish Immigration bill were requested back in 2012 by some members of the board of the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers (CIIC) so that they may be able to assist in spreading the word about the bill and its purpose. We are delighted that Aileen Dibra, National Coordinator Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers is looking forward to our continued work together.
www.ciic-usa.org
See most recent feedback from those who have signed our IRE Irish Immigration Bill petition. Our petition list includes both those signing online via www.change.org and in writing at job expos etc., and cumulatively, more than 2000 people have already signed up.
Supporters
Reasons for signing
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because i was illegal for most of the 1980s
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No work in Ireland and need to get out of this county that has to much taxing on the everyday man.
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In Ireland it is extremely limited with little opportunities for skilled workers who have spent so much educating themselves and want to excel in their chosen careers. People just need to be given a chance.
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I’m an Industrial Designer and San Francisco is the Mecca of Industrial Design.
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I would love to stay in California and continue working in the US.
Update below on comprehensive immigration reform, and recent newsletter, from Failte 32’s immigration attorney, Caro Kinsella:
Washington D.C. – Today, on a bipartisan vote of 13 to 5, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to pass Senate Bill 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, out of the committe and on to the Senate floor for a full vote in the coming days. The Senate committee mark-up spanned three weeks and covered many of the 300 amendments offered on every aspect of the bill. The resulting legislation represents a concerted effort to find a workable and fair immigration policy that makes our nation stronger.
The following is a statement by Benjamin Johnson, Executive Director of the American Immigration Council:
“We congratulate Senator Leahy and the entire Senate Judiciary Committee on the spirit of deliberation, collaboration, and transparency that marked the process. Many amendments added during the mark-up will strengthen the bill in the areas of high-skilled immigration, protections for vulnerable groups and due process. However, other amendments, like those attempting to deny citizenship, may have been driven more by rhetoric than reality. In addition, not providing some relief to siblings who face extreme hardships because of their separation and not ending the discrimination against same sex couples legally married in the United States is short-sighted and bad policy. Yet despite these high costs, the overall bill coming out of committee now gives the Senate an important and rare opportunity to complete the task we have been working on for years—passage of a comprehensive immigration reform bill that finally moves us to our goal of fixing our broken immigration system.
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Dear Failte32,
With all the buzz about Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) and the changing immigration rules, we figured that it’s about time we start an informational newsletter!
Each newsletter will briefly cover the most important headlines, most recent US immigration policy as well as offer exclusive discounts on our services!
To keep up to date on the latest immigration news follow our immigration news page on Facebook.
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2013 DV Lottery:
Results, Scams and Winners
The 2013 Diversity Visa Lottery results are now in! Congratulations to this years’ winners! If you didn’t file your application though our office than you can find out if you were winner byclicking here. If you won and want to get more information about actually getting your green card then contact our office, we will guide you through the next steps.
The US Department of State is also warning applicants about DV lottery scams and provides information on how to spot and report Diversity visa Lottery scams online. Diversity Visa Program Scammers Sending Fraudulent Emails and Letters
For those who didn’t win this year’s lottery, don’t give up!
Next year’s lottery is right around the corner- someone has to win- it might as well be you!
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Out with the old, in with the new.
New rules for the I-94
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) started implementing the automated version of Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, at air and sea ports of entry. Implementation will continue across the nation through May 21, to include all air and sea ports of entry that support international arrivals. When you enter the States you will be able to access your electronic form I-94 by visiting: www.cbp.gov/I94. USCIS will accept the electronic form I-94 in paper format, as proof of your lawful inspection and admission into the States.
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Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill (CIR)
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Our office is currently offering our DV Lottery service at a discounted “early-bird” rate. Contactaccounts@ckinsellalaw.com to find out more!
If you processed your application with our office last year make sure to contact our accounts department so that they can offer you anadditional discount!
Sincerely,
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Finally, for all you budding entrepreneurs who want to gain some networking opportunities and cred on your resumes, why not attend the following seminar:
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FINANCE AND BUSINESS ACCOUNTING BASICS
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
*Registration 8:30 am to 9:00 am
Seminar 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Offering free
expert advice
from successful
executives and
entrepreneurs
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REGISTER
ONLINE $59
SAVE $10
WALK-INS
WELCOME
although space is limited
PAYMENT AT THE DOOR IS $69
PAYMENT IS BY CASH OR CREDIT CARD ONLY.
There is a $10 discount on all Student and SEAP registrations. (Valid ID must be presented at the door.)
All times, topics and locations are subject to change. Please look for our updates confirming time and place.
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FREE
COUNSELING:
SCORE NYC mentors are available for one-on-one sessions to address your business issues. Contact us at:
Tel:
Website:
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UPCOMING
SEMINARS:
Watch for information on additional seminars scheduled this spring.
SCORE NYC is
headquartered at
26 Federal Plaza
Room 3100
New York, NY 10278
Mon-Wed-Fri
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YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.
WE HAVE ANSWERS.
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Determining the best legal structure, obtaining financing and managing your money are all essential for running your business successfully. It is not possible to operate and manage your business without the ability to account for dollars received and dollars spent.
This seminar will be led by accounting professionals with years of experience in consulting with small businesses and entrepreneurs.
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In this seminar you will learn:
- The differences between a sole proprietor, a partnership, an LLC and a corporation
- The financing options available to small businesses
- The prerequisites for obtaining financing
- how to qualify
- business plans
- How lenders look at credit scores
- The importance of proper bookkeeeping
- in managing your business
- in obtaining financing
- How using accounting software can help you manage your business
SPEAKERS:
Joshua Dubrow, CPA
Alan Fishman, CPA
Robert Moses, CPA
Bernadette Schopfer, CPA
LOCATION:
New York State Society of
Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
3 Park Avenue (at 34th Street)
19th Floor, Classroom C
*Coffee and tea will be served during registration.
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SCORE provides FREE counseling to thousands of entrepreneurs in the New York City area. More than 60 experienced business executives with a wide variety of business backgrounds donate their time to help you start a new business or improve your present business. Counseling is available face-to-face, by email, via telephone or via Skype.
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Kind regards
Failte 32 Committee
