Mon–Fri 9–5 · Evening classes · Walk-ins welcomeEnglish · Español ▾

Emerald Isle Immigration Center

Serving The Needs Of Our Community Since 1988

Community & Services in NYC

The Emerald Isle Immigration Center's highly qualified staff assists clients in many aspects of immigrant life and law. The EIIC prides itself on the extraordinary services it provides.

 

 

38Years serving Irish and immigrant New Yorkers, since 1988
2Offices: Woodside, Queens and Woodlawn, Bronx
5,000+People helped each year with immigration, benefits and healthcare
40+Free classes, sessions and events every month

Immigration updateNew public charge rule takes effect September 18 — what it means for your family

Know your rights.
Protect your future.
Find the support you need.

Irish in Motion is the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers’ national campaign to give Irish immigrants and their families trusted information, legal resources and a community of support. EIIC is a founding member of the Coalition. Contact our Queens or Bronx office if you would like help with any of these guides.

A national initiative ofCoalition of Irish Immigration Centers
Supported byGovernment of Ireland Emigrant Support Programme

This week at EIIC

Mon 26 6:30 PM
Music & arts Harp lessons — beginners Instruments provided. Ages 8 and up.
Woodside, Queens
Tue 27 7:30 PM
Classes Citizenship class Civics, history and interview practice. Also Wed & Sat.
Woodside, Queens
Wed 28 12 PM
Seniors Seniors lunch & social club Hot lunch, bingo, and a benefits desk on site.
Woodlawn, Bronx
Thu 29 6 PM
Classes ESL conversation circle All levels, led by volunteer tutors.
Both offices
Mon 2 6:30 PM
Music & arts Harp lessons — beginners Instruments provided. Ages 8 and up.
Woodside, Queens
Tue 3 7:30 PM
Classes Citizenship class Civics, history and interview practice. Also Wed & Sat.
Woodside, Queens
Wed 4 12 PM
Seniors Seniors lunch & social club Hot lunch, bingo, and a benefits desk on site.
Woodlawn, Bronx
Thu 5 6 PM
Classes ESL conversation circle All levels, led by volunteer tutors.
Both offices
Mon 9 6:30 PM
Music & arts Harp lessons — beginners Instruments provided. Ages 8 and up.
Woodside, Queens
Tue 10 7:30 PM
Classes Citizenship class Civics, history and interview practice. Also Wed & Sat.
Woodside, Queens
Wed 11 12 PM
Seniors Seniors lunch & social club Hot lunch, bingo, and a benefits desk on site.
Woodlawn, Bronx
Thu 12 6 PM
Classes ESL conversation circle All levels, led by volunteer tutors.
Both offices
Sat 14 7 PM
Community events EIIC 38th Anniversary Celebration Dinner, live trad music and dancing to celebrate 38 years of EIIC.
Woodside, Queens
Sold out Details →
Mon 16 6:30 PM
Music & arts Harp lessons — beginners Instruments provided. Ages 8 and up.
Woodside, Queens
Tue 17 7:30 PM
Classes Citizenship class Civics, history and interview practice. Also Wed & Sat.
Woodside, Queens
Wed 18 12 PM
Seniors Seniors lunch & social club Hot lunch, bingo, and a benefits desk on site.
Woodlawn, Bronx
Thu 19 2 PM
Community events Trad session & open mic Bring an instrument or just come and listen.
Woodside, Queens
Thu 19 6 PM
Classes ESL conversation circle All levels, led by volunteer tutors.
Both offices
Mon 23 6:30 PM
Music & arts Harp lessons — beginners Instruments provided. Ages 8 and up.
Woodside, Queens
Tue 24 7:30 PM
Classes Citizenship class Civics, history and interview practice. Also Wed & Sat.
Woodside, Queens

Feature community projects here - header needed

What community events are happening, programs, or ways to connect? Add that copy here

Join the community

Classes & workshops

ESL, citizenship, computers, college prep, career seminars.

Community events

Citizenship picnic, holiday parties, céilís, museum outings.

Seniors & social club

Lunches, activities, home visits and one-to-one case help for 60+.

Graduate Gateway

Mentoring and job referrals for recent Irish graduates in New York.

Immigration & services updates

Rule changes, enrollment deadlines and outreach dates — written in plain language by the caseworkers who handle them.

EIIC staff at a health care outreach event in Soundview Park, the Bronx

Health care outreach at Soundview Park, the Bronx

Know your rights

What to do if immigration officers come to your home, your job or your child's school. Printable cards in six languages, and a two-hour workshop every month.

Talk to a caseworker

Not sure whether an update affects you? Tell us a little about your situation and we'll call you back within two business days — free and confidential.

Painted Dreams
Immigration and Naïve art in the Big Apple – Painting by Alejandro Pinzon

Serving Irish and immigrant New Yorkers, since 1988

Our Locations

Queens — Woodside

59-26 Woodside Avenue
Woodside, NY 11377

HoursMon–Fri 9–5, classes till 9:30
Phone(718) 478-5502
Transit7 to 61st St–Woodside

Immigration and benefits casework, evening citizenship and ESL classes, harp and trad music lessons.

Map / storefront — Bronx

Bronx — Woodlawn

4275 Katonah Avenue
Bronx, NY 10470

HoursMon–Fri 9–5
Phone(718) 324-3039
Transit4 to Woodlawn

Daytime seniors social club and lunches, healthcare enrollment, benefits and immigration casework.

Free help with immigration, health and benefits

Immigration & citizenship

Family petitions, renewals, DACA, TPS, naturalization, know your rights.

Health, benefits & counseling

Insurance enrollment, SNAP, free tax prep, therapy with a licensed clinician.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us a little and we'll call you back within two business days.

From the community

ALL STORIES →

“

“I came in about a form and left with a class, a choir and about fifteen new friends.”

Bridget M.Woodlawn · seniors social club
“

“My mother is 78 and had stopped leaving the house. Now Wednesday lunch is the highlight of her week.”

Daniel O.Woodside · family of a client
“

“I came for the harp class. A year later I was studying for my citizenship test in the same room.”

Ana L.Woodside · music lessons

Thirty-eight years of neighbors showing up for neighbors.

Your gift help us keep doing this important work in our communities. Your donation supports classes to lunches, and caseworker access.