BULLETIN BOARD
Getting a Massachusetts Driver’s License
There is a lot of information in the documents below. The website of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles has good information. https://www.mass.gov/guides/work-and-family-mobility-act-wfma# Resources in Spanish Information about the steps to take to apply for...
Housing Resources
Click below to read an article about housing: Mass Legal Help’s booklets and articles Housing section (English) Facing an eviction (Spanish) Common questions about housing (English) Protecting Yourself in an Eviction (English) Housing Code Checklist (English)...
Public School Basics
Read this article for some basic information on enrolling your children in the U.S. public school system.
Understanding U.S. Immigration Statuses
There are many different types of immigration statuses in the United States. Below, as explained by the Berkshire Immigrant Center, are some of the most common.
What is an ITIN? (Spanish only)
No social security number? You can still file taxes, open a bank account, and apply for a car loan or a mortgage, if you get a number called an Individual Tax Identification Number, or ITIN.
Know Your Rights
Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them.
Further Education for Immigrants
Whether you are hoping to get your high school equivalency, enroll in college, or get a U.S. license in your professional field, there are local organizations that can help.
The Beginning of BASIC
There was a certain despair and concern among immigrants, and it was not unfounded, given the anti-immigrant rhetoric that former President Trump used throughout his campaign.