Commissioner Manuel Castro

NYC Immigrant Affairs Commissioner @NYCImmigrants

[CIANA @CIANAINC]

Under @MCastroMOIA, @NYCImmigrants has been a lifeline to NYC’s massive immigrant population, which CIANA has directly benefitted from in many ways. During this period of transition, we will always remember and be grateful for Commissioner Castro’s leadership and support.

[NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs @NYCImmigrants]

Statement from Commissioner @mcastromoia @mcastroaction on the MOIA Leadership Transition

Having crossed the border as a child and grown up undocumented, with all the uncertainty that came with it, I could never have imagined that one day I would serve as New York City’s Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs.

I am proud to have been the first formerly undocumented immigrant to hold this role and to have stewarded this office during such consequential and historic times.

Leading this office on behalf of millions of immigrant New Yorkers has been a profound honor, and one I hope inspires others who once believed such a journey was impossible.

During this period, amid multiple overlapping crises affecting immigrant communities, the office expanded its reach and impact significantly. We grew from a $19 million operation to a $50 million+ citywide office, serving more immigrant New Yorkers and investing more deeply in nonprofit partners than at any point in the office’s history.

We awarded more than $120 million in contracts and grants to immigrant-serving nonprofit organizations, strengthening frontline capacity and expanding support to grassroots groups across the city.

I am especially grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside dedicated public servants across city government and our nonprofit partners, and to spend so much time with immigrant New Yorkers from around the world who welcomed me into their communities across the five boroughs.

Grounding our work in the neighborhoods where immigrant New Yorkers live and work, and welcoming thousands of newly arrived migrants at the Port Authority and throughout our citywide service system, were among the most meaningful experiences of my tenure.

I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me and proud of what we built together during this unprecedented period. I look forward to supporting a smooth transition and wish the incoming Commissioner every success.

[Anne Williams-Isom @AWilliamsIsom]

Thank you for your service Commissioner. 🙏🏾

[Manuel Castro @MCastroAction]

From crossing the border as a child to serving as NYC’s Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs, this journey has meant more than I can put into words.

Today I shared a statement on my transition from @NYCImmigrants

Grateful for the opportunity to serve. Full statement below:

[Rita C. Joseph @CMRitaJoseph]

While we wait for the court’s decision, we made the night one of powerful programming, resources, and real-time guidance to help folks prepare for any outcome. Community members were able to ask questions, get support, & connect with experts committed to protecting our community.

[NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs @NYCImmigrants]

Starting the immigration legal service process journey can feel overwhelming and confusing for #ImmigrantNewYorkers. We thank @thenyic for recently hosting their "Key to the City" event, which offered on-site essential supplies and legal consultations, providing Brooklyn residents with a safe first step for guidance and connection to trusted legal services. Our team connected attendees with multilingual information on city resources like IDNYC, MOIA's KYR booklets, and guidance for immigrant parents.

We were proud to join alongside @helloDCWP, @nylag , @BKLYNlibrary, @Sen_Gounardes , @CMShahanaHanif, @RepDanGoldman, and others.

[NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs @NYCImmigrants]

Approximately 163K Haitian Americans call NYC home. The Trump administration plans to terminate Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) starting next month.
#HaitianNewYorkers are our neighbors, small business owners, caregivers, essential workers, and faith leaders who power the economic and cultural heartbeat of our City and State every day. Read NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Commissioner @MCastroMOIA's statement.

[NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs @NYCImmigrants]

Today Commissioner @McastroMOIA & our team hosted an art exhibit featuring MOIA’s #ImmigranEnclaveIllustrations. Thanks to our dedicated community & city partners who helped on this journey & spoke of the impact of being celebrated by a city gov that values & supports immigrants

[Commissioner Manuel Castro @MCastroMOIA]

If you or someone you know needs immigration legal assistance, please call our Immigration Legal Hotline at 800-354-0365.

We urge all New Yorkers to stay informed & know their rights.

Learn more about your rights and where to get help at https://t.co/Z10FY9XkZp @NYCImmigrants

[NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs @NYCImmigrants]

¡#FelizDíadelaIndependenciadeMéxico ! Today as NYC celebrates Mexican Independence Day, we are proud to release our newest #MOIAImmigrantEnclaveIllustration “Little Mexico in Sunset Park, Brooklyn”. Get your copy: https://t.co/F3MSD0G25V.

[NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs @NYCImmigrants]

To kick off #MexicanIndependenceDay celebrations & #MexicanNewYorkers, Commissioner
@MCastroMOIA & our team marched the festive streets of #SI & #BK this weekend. #Shoutout to @LaColmenaNYC, @MixtecaOrg & community leaders for your leadership & participation in these celebrations

[NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs @NYCImmigrants]

📚✏️🚌 Back to School Season is in session!!

Commissioner @MCastroMOIA was at the @univision Contigo Back to School event in #Queens, speaking to immigrant families about the importance of knowing their rights and sending their kids to school. 🏫🗽

[NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs @NYCImmigrants]

Today, Commissioner @MCastroMOIA, @ACSNYC, @NYCSchools, & @NYCYouth held an #ImmigrantMediaRoundtable to share info on how NYC agencies support diverse & multilingual families, keep children safe at school, & keep parents engaged in their child’s academic & personal enrichment🎓

[Anne Williams-Isom @AWilliamsIsom]

Greatly appreciate this Dream Team who lead the work of the city to support thousands of new arrivals during the humanitarian crisis. Celebrating the people and the work. #PublicService

[NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs @NYCImmigrants]

This past Sunday, @MCastroMOIA had the opportunity to have a Burmese breakfast alongside Queens Together at Nangma Restaurant in Elmhurst. Food is something that can bring us all together and we truly appreciate the hospitality shown by our Burmese community members.

[NYC Emergency Management @nycemergencymgt]

Today’s Ethnic & Community Media Roundtable at @NYCMayorsOffice, co-hosted by @NYCImmigrants and NYCEM, brought together trusted voices to share critical guidance on extreme heat and flash flooding with the communities most at risk.

From lifesaving cooling tips to flood readiness, we are working with ethnic media to reach New Yorkers in the languages they speak and the formats they trust.

Thank you to Deputy Mayor for Administration and Chief of Staff Camille Joseph Varlack, Commissioner Manuel Castro (MOIA), First Deputy Commissioner Christina Farrell (NYCEM), Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa (@NYCParks), SVP Jen Hensley (@ConEdison), and Assistant Commissioner Carolyn Olson (@nycHealthy) for sharing life-saving information with community media serving our city’s most vulnerable residents.

[Ciudad de Nueva York @nycgob]

El alcalde Adams creo la Oficina de Asistencia Legal Pro-Bono para que neoyorquinos puedan accesar servicios legales gratuitos y obtener ayuda para iniciar acciones legales, defenderse y proteger sus libertades civiles. Lee mas de @MCastroMOIA aquí: 
https://t.co/jIkde4uBaM

[NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs @NYCImmigrants]

This past weekend, Commissioner @mcastromoia & @nycmayor celebrated the 14th Dalai Lama w/ Tibetans & other devotees at the @tibetansnynj

We also announced a historic rule that allows Tibetans to enroll & receive @IDNYC & our latest illustration honoring the Tibetan community 🎉

[Kayla Mamelak Altus @KaylaMamelak]

“Millions of future Americans will one day trace their family’s immigration story back to places like the Arrival Center at The Roosevelt Hotel and at Port Authority, sites where New York City met them with humanity, dignity, and hope” -@MCastroMOIA⁩ https://t.co/9cvDR09RTt

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

The Dalai Lama is a profound spiritual leader whose teachings and practices can resonate with all people. As a lover of the Buddhist tradition, I was so honored to celebrate his 90th birthday with the Tibetan Community of New York and New Jersey.