by Becky Meier | Jun 21, 2023 | BASIC
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...
by Emma Lezberg | Apr 6, 2023 | BASIC, Education
Public School Basics Read this article for some basic information on the U.S. public school system for your children, brought to you by Nicole Rivera at 18 Degrees. In the United States, children start attending public school around the ages of 4-6 and continue until...
by Emma Lezberg | Jan 11, 2023 | BASIC, Legal
Understanding U.S. Immigration Statuses This post is not legal advice. For information specific to your situation, contact these organizations. There are many different types of immigration statuses in the United States. Below, as explained by the Berkshire Immigrant...
by Emma Lezberg | Jan 11, 2023 | BASIC, Financial
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. Read the poster below for more...
by Becky Meier | Dec 8, 2022 | BASIC, Legal
Know Your Rights Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them. https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights Law enforcement asks about...
by Becky Meier | Dec 7, 2022 | BASIC, Education
Further Education for Immigrants Below you will find some common scenarios: 1. You have not finished high school in your country (or cannot prove that you have) but your goal is to attend college in the US. What should you do next? Completing a high school equivalency...
