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Featured Audience: Community Members

Community Readiness in the Face of ICE Arrests

President Trump campaigned on a threat to deport one million immigrants from this country per year.  We saw an ongoing escalation of the numbers of immigrants targeted in Massachusetts throughout 2025 and continuing into early this year, but still well below deporting one million people.  However, this is beginning to change. Over this past year … Continued

Back to School: What Immigrant Families Should Know

As immigration enforcement increases across the country and protections such as Temporary Protected Status end for some countries, many immigrant families are living with fear and uncertainty. That fear is affecting whether some children make it to school. Recent data show that 17% of parents cited ICE activity near schools as a barrier to attendance. And that … Continued
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Cómo obtener una licencia de conducir de Massachusetts para inmigrantes (February 2023)

A partir de julio de 2023, los residentes de Massachusetts podrán solicitar una licencia de conducir estándar, independientemente de su estatus migratorio. Puedes prepararte conociendo el proceso y obteniendo los documentos necesarios. Descargue la hoja informativa aquí para obtener más información.
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The Work and Family Mobility Act (February 2023)

Beginning in July 2023, Massachusetts residents can apply for a standard driver’s license, regardless of immigration status. You can prepare by learning about the process and obtaining the necessary documents. Download the The Work and Family Mobility Act (February 2023) factsheet to learn more. 
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) (December 2022)

A key principle in U.S. immigration policy is that we will not return migrants to a country where their life or freedom will be threatened. The U.S. can provide safe haven on an individual basis, as asylum or refugee status for those who are fleeing persecution, or to groups of people for humanitarian reasons. Temporary … Continued
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Refugee Roundtable Report (July 2022)

Download the Refugee Roundtable Report (July 2022) to learn more.
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Temporary Protected Status (May 2022)

Download the Temporary Protected Status (May 2022) factsheet to learn more.
Community Members Educators Employers & Business Owners Legal Providers Service Providers English Humanitarian immigration status TPS Workforce & economy
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Afghan Arrivals Factsheet (February 2022)

Download the Afghan Arrivals Factsheet (February 2022) to learn more.
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