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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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Upcoming events

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Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours
On Jun 12

Jun 12
Belonging in Boston: MOIA x SoFar Community Concert
On Jun 12

Jun 12
Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours
On Jun 17

Jun 17
You Belong Here Printing Workshop
On Jun 17

Jun 17
Free Immigration Consultations
On Jun 18

Jun 18
Belonging in Boston: MOIA x Daybreaker Movement and Dance Party
On Jun 29

Jun 29

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.

Immigrant Youth Advancement

A leadership and work-readiness program for immigrant students

City of Belonging

The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement 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.

English

Applying for a standard Massachusetts driver’s license

English
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

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

¿Cómo se dice cooperativa en inglés?

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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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
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