MIRA has launched an Immigration Advocate Legal Helpline at (508) 293-1871 to provide community-based organizations with answers to the most commonly asked immigration legal questions. Lawyers for Civil Rights has an immigration hotline for immigrants facing immediate threats related to immigration enforcement, like immigration raids or mass deportations at (617) 988-0606.
Last-reviewed: Dec. 18, 2025
Latest Updates: The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office has issued this guidance for immigrants, families and communities.
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MA immigrant services
- To access MIRA’s 24/7 non-emergency service Immigration Advocate Legal Helpline, community-based organizations can call 508-293-1871. Leave a voicemail with your contact details and your inquiry (without disclosing any client-specific information) and Helpline staff will arrange a callback.
- Lawyers for Civil Rights has an immigration hotline for immigrants facing immediate threats related to immigration enforcement, like immigration raids or mass deportations at 617-988-0606.
- PAIR has a Self-Help Manual for Noncitizens Detained by Immigration (ICE) available on MassLegalHelp.
- Apply for a free legal consultation with the RIAN Immigrant Center at 617-542-7654.
- They are also offering free immigration legal clinics at the Copley branch of the BPL.
- The MA Office of the Attorney General has information on family preparedness available in several languages, and an emergency planning factsheet for families.
- MIRA’s Immigrant Assistance Services (IAS) program has a list of Immediate Resources for Immigrants and Refugees including food, shelter, medical care and family resources.
- BIJAN in concert with Mass AG provides intake, referrals, accompaniment and resources for bonds. See BeyondBondBoston for more information. Hotline for detained people 617-637-8195; hotline for family and friends 617-396-7143
- New England Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) provides free services to Massachusetts immigrants seeking humanitarian-based legal relief. Contact them by phone or text at 413-386-9951 (Western Massachusetts); 978-400-2126 (Central Massachusetts); 617-794-7024 (Northeastern Massachusetts (north of Boston)).
Public benefits
- Visit Protecting Immigrant Families for the latest public charge guidance for advocates.
- Those who qualify as a Cuban/Haitian Entrant may be eligible for benefits offered through the Office of Refugee Resettlement, including cash assistance, medical assistance, and more.
Welcome centers
- There are now two “Family Welcome Centers” open in Massachusetts to help families, especially immigrant families, seeking services, supplies, transportation, and shelter. One is located at the Brazilian Workers Center at 14 Harvard Ave., #2, Allston. The second one is located at Bay State Community Services in Quincy.
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