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Policy Updates – 10/30/2025

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In an interim final rule issued this morning, USCIS has stopped issuing automatic extensions on employment authorization for those who have timely filed for renewal effective immediately. Applicants who filed for renewal before today will still be able to receive automatic extensions, but applicants who file for renewal today or later will generally be at … Continued

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Good News – 10/30/2025

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INSPIRATION AND WAYS TO TAKE ACTION BE INSPIRED No Borders, Just Flavors season 2 coming out November 4! No Borders, Just Flavors! is a series by United We Dream featuring immigrant youth – undocumented, DACA, asylum seekers, second-gen and more – participating in a friendly, family recipe cook off. Throughout each episode, the contestants’ stories … Continued

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End of Automatic Extensions for Work Permits – 10/29/2025

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End of Automatic Extensions for Work Permits Immigration has announced that it will no longer automatically extend the validity of a work permit while a renewal application is pending. This new policy will be in effect for work permit renewal applications received by USCIS on or after October 30. The policy includes some narrow exceptions. … Continued

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Protecting Massachusetts Communities Campaign Launches at State House Rally

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As if on cue, the sun broke through the clouds just in time for Wednesday’s rally, transforming a rainy morning into a moment of hope on the State House steps. On October 22nd at 11:30 AM, advocates, union leaders, legislators, and community members gathered to launch the Protecting Massachusetts Communities (PMC) campaign—a bold coalition effort … Continued

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New Fee for Parole Grants – 10/20/2025

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New Fee for Parole Grants – 10/20/2025 Immigration will now collect a $1000 fee when individuals receive parole. The fee applies to grants of humanitarian parole, grants of re-parole, grants of parole-in-place, and entry on advance parole (including for DACA holders who travel). The fee does not need to be paid when a parole application … Continued

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Honoring MIRA Coalition Member Organizations Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors

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Alianza DV Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Casa Myrna Center for Hope & Healing DOVE  Elizabeth Freeman Center Jane Doe Inc. Reach Beyond Domestic Violence Safe Pass Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, MIRA would like to uplift some of our member organizations … Continued

10.18.2025 No Kings Day

Good News – 10/16/2025

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IN THE COURTS Judge orders federal immigration officers in Chicago to wear body cameras The order comes after immigration officers used tear gas and other aggressive tactics against protesters in Chicago. – NBC News Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raidsThe proclamation gives the county the power to assist residents they say … Continued

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Good News – 10/9/2025

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IN THE COURTS On Friday, the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston sided with plaintiffs against the Trump Administration’s efforts to deny birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. The court was clear that this was not a hard decision to reach, despite the fact that the opinion was 100 pages long. This is the … Continued

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Policy Updates – 10/9/2025

Policy Updates

On Friday, the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston sided with plaintiffs against the Trump Administration’s efforts to deny birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. The court was clear that this was not a hard decision to reach, despite the fact that the opinion was 100 pages long. This is the second federal appeals … Continued