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Resources for Immigrants
- in Massachusetts -
Immigrant Service Agencies
Immigrant and refugee service agencies in Massachusetts help immigrants and other noncitizens learn English, find housing and jobs, and meet basic needs. Immigrant and refugee service agencies offer refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, English language classes, referrals to benefit programs, translation, family reunification, and other services.
Refugee Resettlement Program
The Massachusetts Refugee Resettlement Program (MRRP) offers case management, cash assistance, health insurance, and employment services to newly arrived refugees and asylees. The MRRP’s main goal is to help refugees get jobs and learn English, so they can support themselves as soon as possible.
Noncitizen Eligibility for Public Benefits
The rules about noncitizen eligibility for many federally-funded government assistance programs are outlined in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996. For most federal public benefit programs, noncitizens must have a qualified immigration status and meet certain conditions to qualify. The state government makes decisions about noncitizen eligibility for other assistance programs.
How Do I ...?
Immigrant "How do I ...?" questions are FAQs of interest to Massachusetts immigrants. Questions include • How do I get a Massachusetts driver's license • get a Social Security number • get a work permit • apply for a green card • find English language and basic education classes • and more.
Immigrant Resources Search
Government and non-profit assistance programs help immigrants living in Massachusetts. Immigrant eligibility for public benefit programs may depend on immigration status, date of entry, length of residency, and other factors. Some benefit programs offer help to undocumented noncitizens, but others do not. You can use our web site search tool to find information about programs and services for immigrants living in Massachusetts.
Useful Links
Links to other web sites with related information about resources for immigrants and other noncitizens living in Massachusetts.