MIRA is pleased to announce the Colibrí Fellowship in partnership with The Resurrection Project. The Fellowship aims to strengthen the capacity of community-based immigration legal services in New England. The opportunity is offered to staff or long-term volunteers of community-based organizations who intend to become DOJ Partially Accredited Representatives.

Meet the 2026 Cohort!

Meet the class of 2026 Immigrant Justice Colibrí Fellowship

Program Design

Fellows will participate in intensive training and will receive support with the application to become DOJ Partially Accredited Representatives. Fellows will be expected to spend 10-15 hours a week on coursework and fellowship activities, and participate in all Fellowship components, including the in-person gatherings and two overnight retreats. The Fellowship will run from September 2026 through early June 2027.

Program components:

  • Free registration in the Villanova Immigration Studies Training for Advocates program
  • Weekly virtual discussion classes and study sessions
  • Monthly in-person gatherings in the Greater Boston area with opportunities to be in a community of peers (travel stipend may be available for those traveling more than 90 miles)
  • Participation in a launch overnight retreat (September) and a mid-year retreat (January)
  • Match with a mentor
  • Mentoring and support with the DOJ Recognition and Accreditation application process
  • Opportunities to participate in application preparation events (ex: citizenship, screening clinics)
  • Access to office hours to receive individualized support with course content and application process

Application Process

Each organization may nominate up to two individuals for the Fellowship. Applications can be submitted by completing the application form and submitting the required additional documents. Deadline for applications is July 31,  2026. There will be two virtual informational sessions in June and July to learn more about this opportunity and the application process.

Requirements to be considered for the Fellowship are:

  • Nominating organization must have 501(c)(3) status, or must have an application for 501(c)(3) status already pending
  • Organization must have a demonstrated commitment to serving immigrant communities, as evidenced by their mission and work and be located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut, or Rhode Island
  • Organization must have the capacity to sustain one or more DOJ Accredited Representatives
  • Both organization and individual nominated must be eligible to apply for recognition/ accreditation per the criteria found in the Code of Federal Regulations at 8 CFR. §1292.11–1292.20.
  • Organizations and individuals are expected to submit applications for DOJ Recognition and/or Accreditation within 6 months of program completion.

Questions? Contact colibri@miracaolition.org