Immigration Alerts

Our Immigration Alert page provides helpful updates to keep you informed about recent changes that may affect you.

 Supreme Court Decision Ending Haitian and Syrian TPS Very Soon

What you need to know right now:

  • TPS status and TPS EAD is Active for only 30 more days. Your current protections are still active. Your TPS and work permits remain valid right now.
  • Nothing changes for at least 30 days. The case is moving back to lower courts, a process that takes about a month.
  • Seek other options for Status. If you have only applied for TPS since being in the United States, seek other status options immediately. Even if TPS ends, you might be able to stay in the U.S. through other immigration pathways.

Next Steps: If you have not explored other statuses yet, we strongly recommend contacting our office for assistance, or consulting with another licensed immigration attorney or accredited representative.

Please note, there are people who are not lawyers who may offer to help you for a fee. Before you pay any money, always make sure the person is a licensed lawyer or an accredited legal representative.

Click here for MIRA’s update on the Supreme Court decision.

Please note that travel outside of the United States is not advised if you have a pending immigration application. 

If you must travel while an immigration application is pending, please contact an immigration attorney for advice. 

Please be warned, if you are a citizen of the “banned” countries designated by the Trump Administration (Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen), even if you have a green card, you may have difficulty re-entering the United States. 

If you have been granted asylum or refugee status in the United States – your status and work authorization never expire in the United States, unless you return to your country of origin.

The ICE CAP Project Launches to Hold Federal Agents Accountable

A new project called ICE CAP is suing ICE and other federal agents in Massachusetts for using illegal force and wrongfully arresting immigrants. Experienced lawyers and law students are working together to help victims fight for their rights and receive compensation for the harm they suffered.

If you or someone you know has been harmed by federal agents, you can call their hotline at (617)-373-8251 or email maicecap@gmail.com for legal help.

Policy Memo of Adjustment of Status

We are actively reviewing the new USCIS policy memo for green card applicants. Our team is assessing the impact of these new rules on our clients and will share guidance shortly. Click here for the USCIS update.

The PROTECT Act

The Massachusetts Senate passed a new law called the PROTECT Act to help keep immigrants safe. This law stops local police from doing the work of federal immigration officers. It makes sure everyone can go to schools, hospitals, and courts without feeling afraid.

USCIS and Massachusetts Benefit Update

The federal government has recently made major changes to immigration fees and state benefits. Please read these updates carefully to protect your status and your health insurance.

USCIS Reminders

Things to Remember

  • NEW Annual Asylum Fee: You must pay a $100 fee every year if you have a pending or approved asylum case. You must pay this within 30 days of your anniversary date. If you do not pay, you could lose your work permit or your legal status.
  • Change of Address: Did you move to a new home? You must tell USCIS within 10 days. Give them your new address so you do not miss important mail about your case.

Helpful Links for USCIS

New Changes to SNAP and MassHealth

There are new federal rules for health insurance and food support that started in 2026. The state will send you letters if your benefits change. Always open your mail from the DTA or MassHealth right away.

What You Need to Know

  • MassHealth 6-Month Renewals: Starting in 2027, many adults (ages 19–64) must renew their health insurance every 6 months instead of once a year.
  • MassHealth Work Rules: Most adults must now show they are working, volunteering, or in school for at least 80 hours a month to keep their insurance.
  • SNAP (Food Support) Eligibility: Some immigrant groups no longer qualify for food benefits. If you have SNAP now, it will not stop today, but it may stop during your next Recertification (Case Review) meeting.

Helpful Links for Benefits

Remember Your Dates: Your To-Do List

To keep your benefits and your legal status, you must track these specific dates:

  • Your Next Recertification Meeting: This is the date your SNAP (Food) benefits will be reviewed under the new 2026 rules.
  • Every 10 Days: If you move, update your address with USCIS immediately.
  • Every 6 Months: Check your mail for your MassHealth Renewal form. Do not miss the deadline!
  • Every Year: Pay your $100 Annual Asylum Fee on the anniversary of your filing date.

Click here to read Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s Response to I.C.E. and How You Can Take Action

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