Welcome to the Immigration Resources for Students!
Whether you’re a U.S. citizen, a green card holder, a student on a visa, or undocumented, you have legal rights.
The following guide does not aim to serve as a substitute for legal advice. However, we strive to provide helpful resources that can aid the MCC community. The compilation of resources below are state, national, and non-profit websites that provide assistance to immigrants.
The Immigration Legal Resource Center (ILRC) offers RedCards, which outline your legal rights and how to respond if approached by immigration officers. These cards are available in multiple languages and provide helpful guidance for asserting your rights. You can learn more or access these cards here: ILRC Red Cards. The cards are also in the MCC Libraries, Office of Student Engagement, and other student spaces.
Massachusetts Resources
- City of Boston Free Immigration Consultants"The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement offers free one-time immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Consultations are by telephone. Due to high demand, you must register for an appointment beforehand. The consultations are limited to advice and information and do not lead to legal representation. To register for an appointment with a volunteer lawyer, call 617-635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available."
Website available in various languages. - International Institute of New England | Welcoming Refugees & ResettlementIINE works with immigrants fleeing conflicts. They assist with relocation, case management, education, and family services.
- Massachusetts Board of Overseerers"The Board of Bar Overseers and the Office of the Bar Counsel were established by the Supreme Judicial Court in 1974 as independent administrative bodies to investigate and evaluate complaints against lawyers."
- Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition | Know Your RightsOn the MIRA website, you will find resources for advocates, service providers, and allies who want to help ensure that immigrants know their rights in different contexts.
- Massachusetts Pro Bono Legal Service ProvidersList of Boston Court Legal Providers, including Boston Immigration Court.
- Massachusetts “Safe to Use” Benefits Benefits that will not impact the Public Charge analysisList of benefits available in Massachusetts. List updated October 2022.
- Masssachusett Legal Resource Finder"Answer a few questions. We will give you information to help you understand what your legal rights and responsibilities are. We will also give you a you a list of steps you can take that give you more control over what happens next. "
Website available in Spanish. - Northeast Legal Aid"NLA offers free civil legal services to low income and elderly individuals and families in northeast Massachusetts. NLA has full-service offices in Lynn, Lowell and Lawrence, Massachusetts."
- Political Asylum/Immigration Representation (PAIR) Project"PAIR Project provides free legal services to asylum seekers and promotes the rights of detained immigrants."
New Hampshire Resources
- International Institute of New England | Welcoming Refugees & ResettlementIINE works with immigrants fleeing conflicts. They assist with relocation, case management, education, and family services.
- MIRA | New Hampshire Alliance of Immigrants and Refugees"The New Hampshire Alliance of Immigrants and Refugees (NHAIR) is dedicated to organizing and engaging immigrants and refugees as voters and leaders."
- Welcoming New Hampshire | Citizenship, Immigration & Legal ServicesNational resources and state organizations that aid with immigration and legal services.
Civil Rights Organizations
- ACLU | Immigrants' RightsInformation about Immigrants' constitutional rights.
- AILA | Find an Immigration Lawyer"This website is for general information only. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a professional association whose members are individual lawyers. AILA and ailalawyer.com don’t provide legal advice, recommendations, mediation, or counseling under any circumstance. This site is not a lawyer referral service.
This site and the information on it should only be used for finding an immigration attorney for legal help. It may not be used for commercial, promotional, or advertising purposes. AILA will not save or sell your IP address or information." - Immigrant Legal Resource Center | Community Resources"The Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s main focus is to educate and assist attorneys and legal advocates in their work to help immigrants and their families."
- National Immigration Legal Services Directory"Welcome to the National Immigration Legal Services Directory. Use the options below to search for immigration legal services providers by state, county, or detention facility. Only nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost immigration legal services are included in this directory. If you have questions, please see our list of frequently asked questions or email us at directory@immigrationadvocates.org."
MCC Library Resources
US Citizenship Test Study Guide 2024 And 2025 by
Exampedia's US Citizenship Test Study Guide 2024 and 2025: Prep Book for all 100 USCIS Civic Test Questions for US Naturalization to Become an American Citizen [Includes Audiobook] Your future depends on your US Citizenship test results. With this Exampedia study guide, you will have everything you need to succeed and achieve your goals. Our US Citizenship study guide includes: Guide Preview Principles of American Democracy Review System of Government Review Rights and Responsibilities Review Colonial Period and Independence Review 1800s Review Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information Review Geography Review Symbols Review Holidays Review Full Practice Test Simulated Tests Answer Keys Our team brings you a complete prep package in a simple, easy to understand format. Take advantage of our: Test Tips: At Exampedia, we've helped lots of people. Not everyone is a good test taker. We've developed the best test taking strategies so you don't have to worry. Detailed Content Review: Each section of the US Citizenship test has a complete review that covers content likely to appear on the oral test. Practice Questions with Answer Explanations: Our US Citizenship practice test questions are identical to what you will be asked during the test. Don't study alone. Prep with us. Use the tools that only Exampedia can provide.
Call Number: JK1758 .S68 2024 | Available in Lowell CampusISBN: 9781637755327Publication Date: 2024-01-19
U. S. Immigration Made Easy by
Green cards, visas, and more: What every immigrant needs to know Want to live, work, or travel in the United States? U.S. Immigration Made Easy has helped tens of thousands of people get a visa, green card, or other immigration status. You'll learn: whether you and your family qualify for a short-term visa, permanent U.S. residence, or protection from deportation how to obtain, fill out, and submit the necessary forms and documents insider strategies for dealing with bureaucratic officials, delays, and denials ways to overcome low income and other immigration barriers, and how to select the right attorney. U.S. Immigration Made Easy provides detailed descriptions of application processes and helps you avoid traps that might destroy your chances. There's also an immigration eligibility self-quiz, which helps you match your background and skills to a likely category of visa or green card. The 20th edition is completely updated to cover recent legal changes owing to the new presidential administration, as well as the latest on DACA. This book does not cover naturalization. If you're interested in U.S. citizenship, see Nolo's Becoming a U.S. Citizen.
Call Number: KF4819.6 .U2 2021 | Available at Lowell CampusISBN: 9781413328349Publication Date: 2021-03-30
PrepSTEP for Colleges includes study guides for the U.S. Citizenship exam, and digital books on obtaining a Green Card. This database includes resources in Spanish/Castilian.
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