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Immigrant Advancement

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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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. MOIA seeks an administrator to develop and...

Immigrant Youth Advancement

A leadership and work-readiness program for immigrant students.

City Of Belonging

The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) proclaimed 2025 as the Year of Belonging, marking the launch of the...

Resource Guide for Immigrant Communities

Giving City of Boston residents immigration resources and information.

City Of Belonging Festival

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

Immigrant Advancement Forum

Join us at the second annual Immigrant Advancement Forum! Friday, October 24, 2025 - 9 am to 4 pm

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...

Upcoming events

Events
Free Immigration Consultations
On Jun 17

Jun 17
Honoring Domestic Workers: Training and Resource Fair
On Jun 17

Jun 17
Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - Copley
On Jun 25

Jun 25
Free Immigration Consultations
On Jul 1

Jul 1
Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - East Boston
On Jul 2

Jul 2
Free Immigration Consultations
On Jul 15

Jul 15
Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - Copley
On Jul 23

Jul 23
Free Immigration Consultations
On Aug 5

Aug 5
Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - East Boston
On Aug 6

Aug 6

News

News

SNAP Benefits Update November 2025

Food Justice

Youth Development Fund Now Open for Applications

Mayor Wu and Office for Immigrant Advancement Announce Launch of FY26 Grantmaking Cycle, Totaling $1.25 Million

Mayor's Office

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

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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

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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