New York City is a city built by immigrants, and we are not just stronger because of our diversity — we are the greatest city on the globe because of it. Since 2022, we have faced an unprecedented influx of asylum seekers across the five boroughs as conditions worsened in countries abroad. Our administration met that influx head-on, offering newcomers food, clothing, and shelter. Thanks to our efforts, over 189,100 of the 232,600 of the migrants — or 81 percent — who requested services from the city in the last three years have taken the next steps in their journeys toward self-sufficiency. Because of the Adams administration’s work to address the international crisis and to support asylum seekers as they pursue their path towards the American Dream, 84 percent of eligible adult migrants have either received work authorization or applied for work authorization. The city also purchased more than 53,200 tickets to help asylum seekers reach their preferred destinations and reduce long-term costs for New York City taxpayers.
While we continue to care for those who arrive in our city, last week marked another milestone in demonstrating the immense progress of our unparalleled, international humanitarian effort.
