The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI), formerly the International Institute of Connecticut (IICONN), was founded in 1918 and is a statewide nonprofit agency that provides legal and social services to immigrants and refugees in Connecticut to help them become self-sufficient, integrated and contributing members of the community.  CIRI offers legal, social, linguistic and educational programs to help refugees, asylees and immigrants overcome the many barriers they face in adjusting to their new environments. In addition, CIRI provides special services to victims of serious crimes such as human trafficking, torture and domestic violence. Each year, CIRI assists close to 5,000 individuals from its offices in Bridgeport, Stamford and Hartford.

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Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants

Susan Schnitzer

Dawn Schwarz

Grant Writer

Vidhya Manivannan

Stephanie Rowlett

Janine Wolfe

Iryna Akolzina

Deo Byakisaka

Bonnie Souilliere

Lilia Falcon

Amanj Dizayee

Erika Gonzalez

Olena Czebiniak

Leslie Pizzagalli

Jessica Campbell

Debbie Steckler

Caroline Sennett

The Legal & Immigration Services team at the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) provides comprehensive legal assistance, representation, and support to immigrants and refugees. Led by Caroline Sennett, the team includes immigration attorneys, caseworkers, translators, and coordinators who work collaboratively to assist clients with visas, asylum applications, naturalization processes, and other legal matters. They play a crucial role in helping individuals navigate the complex U.S. immigration system, ensuring they have the legal support needed to establish safe and stable lives in their new communities.

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