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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.

EIIC Offices Closed on Monday, February 23, 2026

A dangerous and potentially historic winter storm is set to slam the Tri-State area later today, bringing blizzard conditions, heavy snow, damaging winds, and coastal flooding. While this morning began with scattered light snow and rain, the storm will rapidly intensify through the afternoon and peak overnight.

The storm is poised to be the biggest snow-maker to slam the Tri-State area since the storm of January 2016, which was the biggest snowstorm to ever hit NYC on record.

Please note that both our offices will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Please take the time to be sure you are prepared and during the storm make sure to take the weather seriously and dress appropriately, and check mta.info to make sure any public transit is running. Again, check on your neighbors, and if you see someone vulnerable who needs help outside, request assistance through 311.

For more information go tohttps://www.nyc.gov/site/em/ready/winter-weather-prep.page.

To sign up for text message alerts from Notify NYC, the city’s official emergency notification system, text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692 to get citywide emergency updates  

In case of an emergency, please contact the Irish Consulate on 2122047164. 

Irish passport recall and travel warning

Irish passports issued between December 23, 2025 and January 6, 2026, inclusive, are not valid for travel due to a printing defect and must be returned to receive a new passport.

If you have any questions, please contact our Queens office at 718-478-5502, extension 213, or the Bronx office at 718-324-3039, extension 101.

See the official Irish government website and the Irish Central article with further details:

https://www.ireland.ie/en/passport-returns

https://www.irishcentral.com/travel/irish-passports-recalled

Happy Holidays!

Stay Merry and Covered this Holiday Season!

If you need assistance renewing or applying for health insurance:

• Contact us at: 718-478-5502, ext. 103 or at 914-348-1175

• Email us at: Health@eiic.org