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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.

Learn more about our work

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617-635-2980
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1 City Hall Square
Room 806

Boston, MA 02201-2030
United States
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m - 5 p.m.
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COVID-19 support

We have information about services for Boston residents affected by COVID-19, regardless of immigration status.

Get help

Free immigration consultations

Become a U.S. Citizen

Legal Resources

How to get involved

Upcoming events

Events

Programs and Initiatives

Programs

Dreamers Fellowship

A leadership and work-readiness fellowship for immigrant students

Immigrant Information Corners

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

Immigrant Professionals Fellowship

A fellowship for Boston immigrants who want to pursue a career in healthcare

Immigrants Lead Boston

A program for Boston immigrants who wish to become leaders in the community.

My Immigrant Story

Boston immigrants share their personal stories and cultural heritage through storytelling and the arts.

To Immigrants with Love

A City of Boston, pro-immigrant mural project inspired by the national campaign "To Immigrants With Love."

We Are Boston

Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month with us this June. Find events and get involved.

Immigrant data and research

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

View demographics

Latest news

News

Jun 5

Mayor Wu and City of Boston Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month

Immigrant Advancement

May 24

Grants Awarded to Expand Access to Immigration Services

Immigrant Advancement

Mar 13

American flag pattern in the background with dark blue text promoting Citizenship Day on April 1, 2023.

City of Boston Hosts Citizenship Day on April 1, 2023

Immigrant Advancement

Feb 23

Mini-Grants to Promote U.S. Citizenship Awarded

Immigrant Advancement

More immigrant advancement news

Our staff

Staff

Monique Tú Nguyen

Executive Director

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Chief of Staff / Resource Development Manager

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Legal Access Project Coordinator

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Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives

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Katherine Mendez

Constituent Services Manager

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Finance and Administrative Manager

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Programs Manager

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Strategic Communications Manager

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Civic Engagement Coordinator

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