The White House Office of Public Engagement singled out Houston as a model city for immigrant integration. The city is home to 88 consulates and many community organizations dedicated to immigrants. Many of the city\u2019s residents come from Latin America and Asia, and find a strong network to connect to when they arrive in Houston. More than 20 percent of the population is made up of immigrants. In a city of almost six million residents, this means that close to 1.3 million come from a diverse, international background.<\/p>\n
\u201cHouston is recognized to have a more favorable receiving community climate for immigrants than many cities and generally has well-informed stakeholders and community leaders,\u201d said Stephanie Valencia, the Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.<\/p>\n
In Houston, the Mayor\u2019s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (MOIRA) helps with citizenship and immigration matters. The mayor and many community organizations offer classes and (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The White House Office of Public Engagement singled out Houston as a model city for immigrant integration. The city is home to 88 consulates and many community organizations dedicated to immigrants. Many of the city\u2019s residents come from Latin America…<\/span><\/p>\n