The Immigrant Assistance Services (IAS) Program, funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, strives to provide essential legal services to Massachusetts’ most vulnerable immigrants.

Noncitizens living in Massachusetts qualify for our program if they:

  • Currently reside in an emergency assistance shelter;
  • Have left shelter within the past twelve months; or
  • Would qualify for entry into an emergency assistance shelter, even if they have not resided in a shelter. 
  • If you are not sure whether you are eligible for our support, please reach out to us at: 508-433-0241.

Our IAS team provide targeted legal support, including assistance with the following:

  • Consultations to overview legal options
  • Change of address forms
  • MyUSCIS account creation
  • Change of venue motions
  • Motions for remote appearance
  • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
  • Pro se hearing preparation – for both in-person and Webex hearings
  • TPS applications, as capacity allows
  • Work authorization applications, as capacity allows
  • Pro se asylum applications for those with viable claims, as capacity allows

Please note: our team is unable to provide representation for clients in court.

The IAS program also collaborates with emergency assistance shelters and community groups to conduct Know Your Rights presentations and legal clinics for eligible clients. 

If you are interested in working with our team, please contact us at our email account: IAS@miracoalition.org. 

Read more about our amazing IAS team and the work they do

(IAS) in the media

  • Mass.Gov (Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.75 Million for New Immigrant Assistance Services Program)
  • WBUR (Mass allocates nearly $2M to organizations helping immigrants and refugees)
  • WGBH Basic Black: New Arrivals and Immigrants Interview. Watch the panel discussion here.