Creating pathways to new beginnings.

Boston’s Welcome Center
for Immigrants and Refugees

Our vision is of a shared society where all are welcomed and valued, and enjoy equal opportunities and protections. By embracing our Irish traditions of hospitality and social justice, we empower more than 3,500 immigrant and refugee families from over 120 different countries every year with a comprehensive range of support services.

Celebrating two years of the Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative

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Watch the journey and accomplishments of Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative (MIC) in 2020

"I want to thank the staff at the Rian Immigrant Center as much as I can for the help they offered. The Rian Immigrant Center was there from beginning to end–they were a big help because they made sure everything [in my citizenship application process] was done correctly."

Lemina, Immigration Legal Services Client

"The Rian Immigrant Center has helped me feel more confidence in myself when I speak English. The Center has a good program to learn English and they offer good tools to learn the language. I am grateful for them, and the caring and patient teachers."

Osman, Education Services Student

"I want to thank the Rian Immigrant Center [Wellness Services] for everything you have done, not only for me, but for people like me. You’ve no idea how much your kindness is key to feeling healthier. Thank you for helping my soul realize its potential to bloom, especially in dark times.“

Grace, Resource and Support Services Client

"The J-1 IWT program is by far the best opportunity for graduates who want to gain vital work experience and go on a life-changing adventure."

Christopher, J-1 Irish Graduate