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Information on Preventing Immigration Scams

English: Information on Preventing Immigration Scams (06.2026) Community alert: Protect Yourself from Immigration Scams (10.2026) Español: Prevención de las estafas de inmigración (06.2026) Alerta a la comunidad: Protéjase de las estafas de inmigración (10.2026) Português: Prevenção contra fraudes de imigração (06.2026) Alerta à comunidade: Proteja-se contra golpes de imigração (10.2026) Kreyòl Ayisyen: Anpeche magouy imigrasyon … Continued

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2026 Resources for MA Voters

Resources for Voters in Massachusetts Vote Early!! Early voting is a great way to keep ourselves and our elections safe.Take part in a VOTE EARLY day of action October 17 or October 24! Massachusetts Voting Resources for voters provided by the State of Massachusetts. Know Your Rights Voting is a privilege and a right. Info … Continued

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LANGUAGE GUIDE: Immigration Terminology

MIRA staff created this language guide as a community educational resource, not as a legal reference. Language is constantly evolving and used differently by different communities and in different contexts. Please also refer to the language and media guides linked below for deeper understanding and reference. Context: There is terminology created by the government and … Continued
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Asylum Process Overview

Asylum Process overview (May 2024)
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Temporary Protected Status: An Overview (2024)

Download the MIRA Coalition overview about Temporary Protected Status. MIRA Coalition – TPS Overview -April.1.2024
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Immigration Helpline

Call: (508) 293-1871 Who can call the helpline? The helpline is open to all Massachusetts residents. If you’re calling from out of state we may not be able to provide referrals in your area. What information can I get from the helpline? The helpline cannot give you individual legal advice or representation, but can share … Continued
Community Members Educators Service Providers English Haitian Creole Portuguese Spanish Humanitarian immigration status Legal TPS
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Immigrant Children, Youth, and Families in Massachusetts (March 2024)

Approximately 20% of Massachusetts’ population is aged 18 and under. Six percent of children living in Massachusetts are foreign born, and nearly a third of children in the state have at least one foreign born parent. Learn more here: MIRA – Immigrant Children Youth and Families 2024
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Refugee resettlement, benefits and support programs

Individuals granted refugee status overseas by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are brought to the U.S. by the Department of State, in partnership with the Office of Refugee Resettlement and refugee resettlement agencies across the U.S. For the first 30 days after a refugee’s arrival in Massachusetts, resettlement agencies  provide support with basic needs, … Continued
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English classes & adult education

English and basic education classes for adults are offered at libraries, schools, nonprofits and other sites all across Massachusetts. Demand for these programs is so great that some sites have significant wait lists. To find a program near you, start with these two resources: Find adult literacy and English classes at nearby libraries: This site, … Continued
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