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Policy Updates – 10/22/2026

DHS indefinitely extended TPS for Ukraine and Sudan on Monday; those with protections will retain status for the time being. TPS for these countries was set to expire on October 19, but the agency declined to announce any decision on the future of over 100,000 people impacted, only saying that an announcement “will be made … Continued

Advancing Policy Solutions for Immigrant Mental Health

Immigrant and refugee families in Massachusetts are carrying an enormous weight. Increased enforcement, the loss of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for many families, including many with children who are U.S. citizens, and constant federal policy shifts are taking a real toll on mental health. Meanwhile, people seeking help face long wait times, language gaps, insurance … Continued

TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid

TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections are still in effect for TPS holders from Ukraine and Sudan. The TPS designation for Ukraine and Sudan was set to expire on October 19, 2026. However, the Trump Administration has not announced whether the designation will be terminated or extended. Until further … Continued
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Important Immigration Court Update – “Mega Masters”

Many people with open cases in Immigration Court are receiving notices rescheduling their preliminary (“master”) hearings to a much sooner date. This is because some immigration courts, including Boston, Chelmsford, and Hartford, are scheduling very large preliminary (“master”) hearings, sometimes with more than 100 cases at a time. These large hearings are being called “mega … Continued
Community Members Service Providers English Haitian Creole Portuguese Spanish Know Your Rights Legal
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Lavi Ozetazini: Yon ti liv pou moun ki fèk vini yo

Enfòmasyon sou prensip debaz imigrasyon yo, ak kijan pou navige nan USCIS ak tribinal imigrasyon yo. Jwenn aksè nan dokiman an isit la. Disponib tou an Anglè ak an Panyòl.
Community Members Service Providers Haitian Creole Children & Families Know Your Rights Legal
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La vida en los EEUU: Un folleto para nuevos residentes

Información sobre los fundamentos de la inmigración y cómo navegar por el USCIS y los tribunales de inmigración. Acceda al documento aquí. También disponible en inglés y criollo haitiano.
Community Members Service Providers Spanish Children & Families Know Your Rights Legal
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Life in the USA: A Booklet for Newcomers

Information about immigration basics, and how to navigate USCIS and immigration courts. Access the document here. Also available in Spanish and Haitian Creole.    
Community Members Service Providers English Children & Families Know Your Rights Legal
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Immigrants are our Commonwealth Factsheet (3.2026)

You can download MIRA’s 2-page Immigrants are our Commonwealth Factsheet (2026) here. .  
Community Members Employers & Business Owners Service Providers English State policy Workforce & economy
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How to be an Immigrant Advocate (2.2026)

How to be an Immigrant Advocate Download a PDF version (2 pages)
Community Members Educators Employers & Business Owners Service Providers English Know Your Rights State policy