Immigration Legal Support

The MA Office of Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) is committed to promoting the full participation of refugees and immigrants in our communities. If you need help with issues related to immigration, work permits, or citizenship, below is a list of organizations who may be able to help.

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Free Immigration Legal Clinics

These organizations run free clinics for immigration help. Make sure you call ahead to find out when the clinics are happening.

City / RegionOrganization NameAddressPhone Number
CambridgeDe Novo: Center for Justice and Healing47 Thorndike St, Suite. SB- LL-1, Cambridge, MA 02141(617) 661-1010
BostonMayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement1 City Hall Sq, Boston, MA 02110(617) 635-2980
Lowell, Lawrence & North ShoreNew England Justice for Our Neighbors (617) 794-7024
Springfield & Western MANew England Justice for Our Neighbors (413) 386-9951
WorcesterNew England Justice for Our Neighbors (978) 400-2126
StatewideRian Immigrant Center1 State. St, Ste. 800 Boston, MA 02109(617) 542-7654 ext. 82

Other Immigration Support

These are trusted organizations across the state that offer immigration help. There is high demand for immigration help, so some organizations might not be accepting new clients, or they might have a waitlist. You can contact these organizations directly to find out if they are able to help.

BOSTON

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.

21 Meridian St. East Boston, MA 02128 // 617-567-8857

714 Parker St. Roxbury, MA 02120 // 617-445-6000

535 River St. Mattapan, MA 02126 // 617-298-2045

554 Columbus Ave. Boston, MA 02118 // 617-267-7400

African Immigration Services Inc.

524 River Street, Suite 500 Mattapan, MA 02126 // 617-332-6704

Agencia ALPHA

62 Northampton St., 1st FI. (H-101), Boston, MA 02118 // 617-522-6382

East Boston Branch at Iglesia NuevaVida: 70 White St. East Boston, MA 02128 // 617-522-6382

Asian American Civic Association

87 Tyler St., 5th FI., Boston, MA 02111 // 617-426-9492

ATASK: Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (for Survivors of Domestic Violence)

PO Box 120108 Boston, MA 02112 // 617-338-2355

Brazilian Women's Group

697 Cambridge St, Ste. 106, Brighton, MA 02135 // 617-202-5775

Brazilian Worker Center

14 Harvard Ave., Allston, MA 02134 // 617-783-8001 ext. 101

Catholic Charities of Boston

275 W. Broadway South Boston, MA 02127 // 617-464-8500 Immigration Court Help Desk: 617-464-8000

Centro Presente

12 Bennington St., Ste. 202, East Boston, MA 02128 // 857-256-2981

East Boston Ecumenical Community Council

50 Meridian St. East Boston, MA 02128 // 617-567-2750

197 Friend St. Boston, MA 02114 // 617- 371-1234

Immigrant Connection at Awaken City

184 Hyde Park Ave. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 // 617-535-3139

Immigrant Family Services Institute

1626 Blue Hill Ave. Mattapan, MA 0212611617-322-1348

67 Batterymarch St, LL, Boston MA 02110 // 617-860-3414

Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice

200 Portland St. 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02114 // 617-417-4325

MA Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition
(Citizenship and DACA assistance only)

Chauncy St., Ste. 901, Boston, MA 02111 // 617-350-5480

Political Asylum/Immigration Representation Project

98 N. Washington St. Boston, MA 02114 // 617-742-9296

Project Citizenship (Citizenship assistance only)

11 Beacon St. Suite 720, Boston, MA 02108 // 617-694-5949

Somali Development Center

10 Malcolm X Blvd., 2nd FI., Boston, MA 02119 // 617-522-0700

Rian Immigrant Center

1 State St., Ste. 800, Boston, MA 02109 // 617-542-7654 ext. 82

https://guides.bpl.org/citizenship/upcoming

VACA: Vietnamese American Civic Association

42 Charles St. Dorchester, MA 02122 // 617-288-7344

Victim Rights Law Center (for Sexual Assault Survivors)

PO Box 962158, Boston, MA 02196 // 617-399-6720 ext. 19

CAMBRIDGE

De Novo: Center for Justice and Healing

47 Thorndike St., Ste. SB-LL-1, Cambridge, MA 02141 // 617-661-1010

Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers

1046 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA 02139 // 617-864-7600

CHELSEA/EVERETT

Arlington St. FI. 2., Chelsea, MA 02150 // 617-466-3037

HarborCOV (for Survivors of Domestic Violence)

P.O. Box 505754 Chelsea, MA 02150 // 617-884-9799

La Colaborativa (Citizenship assistance only)

318 Broadway Chelsea, MA 02150 // 617-889-6080

LUMA: Latinos Unidos en Massachusetts

198 Ferry St. Everett, MA 02149 // 617-381-0015

LAWRENCE, LOWELL & LYNN

Lawrence Family Development & Education Fund, Inc.

400 Haverhill St., Lawrence, MA 01841 // 978-794-5399

New American Association of Massachusetts

(Citizenship assistance only)

330 Lynnway, Suite 302 Lynn, MA 01901 // 781-593-0100

Northeast Justice Center

50 Island St., Ste. 203B, Lawrence, MA 01840 // 978-458-1465

181 Union St., Ste. 201B, Lynn, MA 01901 // 978-458-1465

79 Merrimack St., Ste. 302, Lowell, MA 01852 // 978-458-1465

Open Door Immigration Services

10 Dane St., Beverly, MA 01915 // 978-414-5732

FRAMINGHAM & WALTHAM

Jewish Family and Children's Service

1430 Main St. Waltham, MA 02451 // 781-647-5327

63 Fountain, 304, Framingham MA 01702 // 508-620-1830

TRII: The Right to Immigration Institute

14b Felton St. Waltham, MA 024530 // 781-209-0183

SOUTH COAST

Catholic Social Services of Fall River

1600 Bay St. Fall River, MA 02724 // 508-674-468

Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands

372 North St. Hyannis, MA 02601 // 508-771-1727

DOVE (for Survivors of Domestic Violence)

P.O. Box 690267 Quincy, MA 02269 // 617-770-4065 ext. 400

Immigrant's Assistance Center, Inc.

58 Crapo St. New Bedford, MA 02740 // 508-996-8113

257 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 // 508-449-9296

Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts

62 Main St., Ste. 302, Brockton, MA 02301 // 508-586-211

CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS

405 Main St., 3rd FI., Worcester, MA 01608 // 800-649-371

WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Berkshire Immigrant Center

67 East St. Pittsfield, MA 01201 // 413-445-4881

Catholic Charities of Springfield

65 Elliot St. Springfield, MA 01105 // 413-452-0626

Center for New Americans

42 Gothic St. Northampton, MA 01060 // 413-587-0084

150 Fearing St. Amherst, MA 01002 // 413-239-9550

278 Main St., Ste. 411, Greenfield, MA 01301 // 413-772-0055

1 Monarch Pl., Ste. 350, Springfield MA 01144 // 800-649-3718 

152 North Street, E155 Pittsfield , MA 01201 // 800-649-3718

20 Hampton Ave. Northampton, MA 01060 // 800-649-3718

Victim Rights Law Center (for Survivors of Sexual Assault)

P.O Box 1700 Belchertown, MA 01007 // 413-842-4020

Ascentria Care Alliance (Unaccompanied Minors)

230 Second Ave., Ste. 125, Waltham, MA 02451 // 781-373-9152

Children's Law Center of Massachusetts

298 Union St. #2 Lynn, MA 01901 // 781-581-1977

KIND: Kids In Need of Defense

11 Beacon St., Ste. 820., Boston, MA 02108 // 617-207-4138

Resettlement Agencies

Resettlement Agencies provide support to help refugees settle into their new communities. These organizations can only help eligible families and may have a waitlist. You can contact them directly to see if you are eligible.

Agency NameWebsitePhone Number
International Institute of New England (IINE)iine.org

Lowell: (978) 459-9031 

Boston: (617) 695-9990

Ascentriaascentria.org

Worcester: (774) 243-3100 

West Springfield: (413) 562-6015

Catholic Charities of Bostonccab.orgBoston: (617) 464-8500
Catholic Charities of Springfielddiospringfield.org/Ministries /ccaSpringfield: (413) 452-0606
Organization for Immigrant and Refugee Success (ORIS)refugeesuccess.orgWorcester: (508) 595-8695
Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center (RIAC)riacboston.org

Boston: (617) 238-2430

 Worcester: (508) 756-7557

Jewish and Family Services of Western Massachusettsjfswm.orgSpringfield: (413) 737-2602
Jewish and Family Services of MetroWestjfsmw.orgFramingham: (508) 875-3100

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