Immigration Alerts
Our Immigration Alert page provides helpful updates to keep you informed about recent changes that may affect you.
Haitian TPS Update: Your Status Remains Valid
Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is active. Your legal status and work authorization remain in effect while the court review process continues.
Important Details:
- Status is Active: Although there was a plan to end TPS in February, a federal judge stopped that from happening.
- Legal Update: The Supreme Court is reviewing the case, but they have ruled that your protections stay in place during this time.
- Next Steps: The court will hear arguments in late April, and a final decision is expected in June 2026.
Work Authorization:
Your right to work is protected. If an employer has questions about your status, you can show them:
- This letter from the Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) to explain your rights
Catholic Charities
- There is a scam from people who say they are from Catholic Charities. If you are contacted by someone who says they are from Catholic Charities, do not give them any information unless you know the person. You can read more about this scam here
Governor Maura Healey’s Response to I.C.E.
- Click here to read Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s Response to I.C.E. and How You Can Take Action
What to Do if You Are Arrested by I.C.E.
- Click here for more information about what to do if you are arrested by I.C.E.
Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network
Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN) offers hotlines that assist those who have been detained, and family and friends of those detained:
- Family and Friends Hotline: (617) 396-7143
- Detained Hotline: (617) 637-8195
