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Policy Update – New Guidance on Adjustment of Status (5/22/2026)

May 22, 2026

New Guidance on Adjustment of Status (5/22/2026) You may have seen on social media information about an announcement from USCIS … More

An Awakening of Heritage: A Reflection on Haitian Heritage Month by Nahomie Vilnaigre, Immigrant Assistance Services Paralegal at MIRA

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May 21, 2026

Haitian Heritage Month, when I sit with it long enough, feels less like a celebration and more like an awakening. … More

Policy Updates – 5/21/2026

Policy Updates

May 21, 2026

President Trump is now targeting immigrant access to banks through a new executive order. The order directs the Secretary of … More

Action Alert! Thank our Senatirs who voted YES for the PROTECT Act S.3072! Protecting Massachusetts Communities

Action Alert! Thank the Senators who voted YES for the PROTECT Act S.3072

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May 20, 2026

On May 7th, the Massachusetts Senate voted in favor (37-3) of the PROTECT Act! This follows the House vote … More

Expanding Immigration Capacity: The DOJ Recognition & Accreditation Program

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May 18, 2026

Learn more about the DOJ Recognition & Accreditation Program which expands capacity in immigration legal services in Massachusetts and throughout … More

Senate Releases Version of the PROTECT Act

Policy Updates

May 14, 2026

Last week, the Massachusetts Senate took a historic step by passing the PROTECT Act (S.3072) with a bipartisan vote of … More

Policy Updates – 5/14/26

Policy Updates

May 14, 2026

The administration announced that David Venturella, a former executive at the GEO Group, will replace Todd Lyons as the acting … More

Immigrant-Owned Businesses Are Powering Massachusetts, And They Deserve Protection

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May 14, 2026

Across Massachusetts, immigrant entrepreneurs are a driving force behind our economy. They open restaurants, launch biotech firms, and staff our … More