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Mayor Wu issued a heat emergency for the City of Boston beginning Monday, August 11, through Wednesday, August 13. Splash pads are open at various parks and playgrounds, and several City pools are open for swimming.

Immigrant Advancement

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The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) strives to strengthen the ability of immigrants to fully and equitably participate in economic, civic, social, and cultural life in Boston. MOIA also promotes the recognition and public understanding of the contributions of immigrants to the City. 

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Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours
On Aug 14

Aug 14
Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours
On Aug 19

Aug 19
Free Immigration Consultations
On Aug 20

Aug 20
Free Immigration Consultations
On Sep 3

Sep 3
Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours
On Sep 4

Sep 4
Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours
On Sep 11

Sep 11

Programs and Initiatives

Programs

Weaving Well-being

An initiative to support immigrant community-driven wellness and mental health.

Immigrants Lead Boston

A program for Boston immigrants who wish to become leaders in the community. Our summer 2025 course begins on August 20...

Immigrant Youth Advancement

A leadership and work-readiness program for immigrant students

City Of Belonging

The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) launched the City of Belonging campaign for 2025.

We Are Boston

Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month with us this June.

City Of Belonging Festival

The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) launched the annual City of Belonging Festival in observance of...

Immigrant Information Corners

Immigrants can find useful information at this website and at libraries and community centers around Boston.

Pathway for Immigrant Workers

The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) and Pathway for Immigrant Workers (PIW) hold information sessions on...

Immigrant Advancement Forum: Our Future Now!

Join us at the Immigrant Advancement Forum: Our Future Now!, hosted by the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement...

New Driver's License Law

Starting July 2023, eligible Massachusetts residents can apply for a standard driver's license regardless of immigration status. These flyers explain the application process and necessary documents.

Questions? Visit the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) website or call the RMV at 857-368-9362. The website and phone line has information in several languages.

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Applying for a standard Massachusetts driver’s license

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العربية

تقديم طلب رخصة قيادة قياسية في ماساتشوستس

Arabic
kriolu

Inskrison pa un karta di konduson válidu na Massachusetts

Cabo Verdean Creole
中文

申请马萨诸塞州标准驾驶执照

Chinese (Simplified)
中文

申請麻塞諸塞州標準駕駛執照

Chinese (Traditional)
Français

Demande de permis de conduire standard du Massachusetts

French
Kreyòl ayisyen

Aplike pou yon lisans estanda pou kondwi nan Massachusetts

Haitian Creole
Português

Solicitando uma carteira de motorista de Massachusetts

Portuguese
русский

Подача заявления на получение стандартного водительского удостоверения в штате массачусетс

Russian
Af-Soomali

Codsashada shatiga darawalka caadiga ah ee Massachusetts

Somali
Español

Cómo solicitar una licencia de conducir estándar de Massachusetts

Spanish
Tiếng Việt

Đăng ký bằng lái xe tiêu chuẩn của tiểu bang Massachusetts

Vietnamese

Latest news

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Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement to Launch City of Belonging Festival on May 21

Immigrant Advancement

Mayor Wu and the City of Boston Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month with 1st annual City of Belonging Festival

Mayor's Office

Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement Awards $650,000 in Grants to 13 Organizations to Support Immigrant Workers and Immigration Legal Access

Mayor's Office

Wanses, Greg, and Lucia in the conference room

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Immigrants through Innovative Collaboration

Innovation and Technology
More immigrant advancement news

Our Reports

Weaving Well-being

October 2024

A Case for Community-Driven Mental Health

Weaving Well-being

March 2023

A New Paradigm for Community Mental Health and Wellness

The Story Behind a Budget

August 2022

Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Boston's Immigrant Communities

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June 2023

Building a Network of Support for Immigrant Entrepreneurs

Immigrant data and research

View data and research about Boston’s diverse immigrant populations.

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Press Coverage

Press Coverage
WBUR, June 13, 2025: Showing pride as a queer immigrant in Boston
America's Voice, June 3, 2025: Immigrants Have Always Belonged In America
BayStateBanner, May 28, 2025: Boston to immigrants: ‘You Belong Here’
MassNonprofit News, May 29, 2025: City of Boston grants $2.1 million to 96 orga…
MassNonprofit News, May 20, 2025: Jane Doe Inc. celebrates with coalition membe…

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