Welcoming Illinois
ICIRR State Legislative Agenda Spring 2019
March 7, 2019
ICIRR is engaged in a multi-year proactive campaign that pushes the state government to proactively defend and protect immigrant communities in Illinois. Our 2019 legislative agenda outlines the steps we are taking to achieve this goal this year.
February 5, 2019
The VOICES Act, which took effect on January 1, 2019, helps immigrants who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and other crimes... Continue
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February 5, 2019
The Illinois TRUST Act sets reasonable, constitutional limits on local police interaction with ICE enforcement, and fosters trust between local police and immigrant communities… Continue
October 17, 2017
Read the full report here. Based on the findings of this report, ICIRR and its partners in the Campaign For A Welcoming Illinois have begun advocating for SB 32, the VOICES Act. Read the fact sheet for the VOICES Act here. REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence… Continue
Foreign-Educated Engineers: Barriers to Employment and Professional Licensing in Illinois
October 27, 2014
Report Finds Significant Employment Barriers for Immigrant Engineers in Illinois Talent that could help rebuild Illinois now going to waste At least 20% of foreign-educated engineers in Illinois are not using their professional training to its fullest potential, according to this report… Continue
Barriers to Licensure and Workplace Integration for Internationally Educated Nurses In Illinois
September 11, 2014
New Report Details Obstacles for Foreign-Trained Nurses in Illinois Licensing rules, language, costs are major barriers Complex licensing requirements and lack of language-appropriate information are two of the major barriers prevent internationally educated nurses (IENs) from practicing their… Continue