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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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Just Good News 4/3/2025

Good News

Check out this week’s installment of “To Immigrants With Love”, a letter writing interactive exhibit that MIRA featured at Immigrants’ Day at the Statehouse! The American Immigration Council filed a lawsuit to protect immigrants nationwide against the Trump administration’s plan to turn the U.S. into a “show me your papers” state.  People continue to organize … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Termination of CHNV Parole Policy Update 3/31/25

Policy Updates

      Aktyalizasyon Politik Revokasyon nan CHNVparole 3/31/2025 Administrasyon Trump te anonse ke li pral mete fen nan pwoteksyon pou moun ki te antre nan pwogram CHNV parole (yo rele tou “pwogram Biden”). Si revokasyon an vin anvigè, moun ki te antre nan pwogram CHNV yo ap gen parole yo ak otorizasyon travay yo … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Policy Update 3/27/25

Policy Updates

On Tuesday, the Trump Administration officially announced the termination of the categorical parole program for people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV parole programs). While this move has been expected, it is still deeply disturbing and inhumane to force more than 500,000 vulnerable people to return to countries that suffer from intense political and … Continued

Policy Update Federal

3/6/25 Policy Update

Policy Updates

Last Monday, USCIS launched a new webpage explaining “Alien Registration”, the first step in fulfilling the president’s order to register all non-citizens in the United States. This process is still in the early stages, and little is known outside of what is contained on the USCIS webpage, including how registration is expected to occur or … Continued

Policy Update TPS for Haitians 2/21/25 MIRA

TPS for Haitians Policy Update 2/21/25

Policy Updates

Administrasyon Trump la te diminye ekstansyon ki pi resan pou TPS pou Ayisyen yo soti nan 18 mwa pou rive nan 12 mwa. The Trump Administration has shortened the most recent extension of TPS for Haitians from 18 months to 12 months. A Administração Trump diminuiu a extensão mais recentede TPS ( status de proteção … Continued

Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

Statement 02/20/2025 MIRA Coalition Condemns Trump Administration’s Elimination of Temporary Protected Status for Half a Million Haitian Immigrants

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MIRA Coalition Condemns Trump Administration’s Elimination of Temporary Protected Status for Half a Million Haitian Immigrants Boston, MA – In response to the Trump administration’s plan to end Temporary Protected Status in August for up to 500,000 Haitian immigrants – thousands of whom reside in Massachusetts – Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee … Continued

Policy Update Federal

02/19/2025 Federal Policy Update

Policy Updates

CBS reported on Wednesday that USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Service) will indefinitely stop processing applications for people who entered the country on a categorical parole program (CHNV (Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela) Parole program, Uniting for Ukraine, etc). This applies both to applications for temporary status, such as Temporary Protected Status, and applications to … Continued

MIRA wraps up 35 TPS clinics in 50 days!

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MIRA, in partnership with the Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI), hosted a series of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) clinics across Massachusetts from September 30 to November 22, 2024. This large-scale collaborative effort, involving ORI, IFSI-USA, and numerous community-based organizations, successfully assisted over 3,200 individuals in applying for TPS. TPS is a humanitarian program that … Continued