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Rian Immigrant Center

Creating pathways to new beginnings. Our vision is of a shared society where all people are welcomed and valued, and enjoy equal opportunities and protections.

Rian Immigrant Center (formerly the Irish International Immigrant Center) supports 3,100 immigrant and refugee families from around the world annually as they integrate into American society. We are a vibrant welcome center that provides legal, education, and resource and support services, advocates for systemic change, and facilitates cross-cultural community building. Follow us on Twitter

05/07/2026

No one should have to navigate a complex legal system alone, especially when so much is at stake. We’re seeing more families than ever in need of legal support. With your help, we can expand legal access and provide the guidance they deserve. Donations will be matched up to $50,000 https://www.riancenter.org/donate/

04/09/2026

We are so grateful for Rian’s volunteers and interns who support our work. They are critical to our mission of empowering immigrants and refugees. Happy Global Volunteer Month!

03/27/2026

Are you a creative, detail-oriented communicator who is passionate about making a meaningful impact? The Rian Immigrant Center is seeking a Communications and Development Associate to help amplify our mission and strengthen our community of supporters. In this role, you’ll create engaging social media content, share compelling stories, and craft thoughtful donor communications, while also supporting the systems that make our fundraising efforts successful. If you’re organized, proactive, and excited to use your skills to support immigrants and build community, follow the link to apply: https://www.indeed.com/job/communications-and-development-associate-59232f9fd827d501

03/26/2026

We are deeply saddened by the death of Tracy Kidder. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his extraordinary life and work. Tracy was a wonderful, humane, passionate, and articulate person who brought compassion to every story he told. We were so fortunate to experience that firsthand at our Solas event in December. His words, generosity, and presence left a lasting impression on our community. His legacy will continue to inspire. To reflect on what he shared with our community, we invite you to watch his Solas remarks here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-HisSaqkEbPxkdB6nQjlqMrwaXxawfZK/view

03/24/2026

One of our Staff Attorneys, Julian Zuzarte, has been featured in an article about Saint Joseph's University alums who are legal advocates for the immigrant community. Julian, as part of our Immigrant Legal Services team, is providing critical legal services to the immigrant community at a time when policy is becoming more complex and enforcement is intensifying. Your support allows us to continue providing legal guidance to immigrant families.
Read more: https://sjuhawknews.com/39919/news/lawyer-alums-advocate-for-immigrants-amid-policy-changes/

03/20/2026

As the Trump administration challenges the Constitutional right to birthright citizenship in the Supreme Court with Trump v. Barbara, Rian stands with the immigrant community. We are grateful to our long-time cherished partner, The Charitable Irish Society, for joining us in this mission. The Society provides critical financial support to some of our clients, regardless of where they are from. Now, the Society is expanding its activities by filing an amicus curiae (friend of the Court) brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Trump vs. Barbara, opposing the Trump administration’s attempt to end the Constitutional right to birthright citizenship. You can find a link to their brief here: https://www.charitableirishsociety.org/page-1423166

03/19/2026

At a time when our immigrant neighbors need support more than ever, Boston is stepping up. Rian is proud to be part of this work through our partnership with Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement - Boston in expanding legal access to immigrants in Boston through our Boston Public Library clinics. We’re thankful to the City for mobilizing partners across Boston, and to The Boston Foundation, United Way of Massachusetts Bay, and Barr Foundation for creating new opportunities for investment in immigrant communities at a critical time.

Read more in the press release from the Mayor's Office: https://www.boston.gov/news/new-major-funding-partnership-and-call-action-support-bostons-immigrant-communities

03/17/2026

On St. Patrick's Day at Rian, we are taking time to reflect on the sacrifices and challenges that Irish immigrants endured as they worked to build a life in the United States. Rian's connection to our Irish heritage reaffirms our commitment to immigrants today from all countries of origin. These newcomers have similar stories of sacrifice in the search for opportunity. At Rian, we honor the legacy of Irish immigrants by welcoming new immigrants to Boston and supporting their journey with our immigration legal services, counseling, and support services. Today, this work matters more than ever. Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Rian!

02/10/2026

Our RSS team is excited to announce that we are launching a NEW remote weekly support group for women-identified individuals who speak Spanish as a first language. You will be able to share the positive things going on in your life as well as the difficulties, to hear what others are going through, receive support, and to provide support in return. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn new skills for managing stress. We plan to start this group in February and the specific schedule will be determined based on the availability of interested participants. Please contact Victoria at [email protected] to register.

02/03/2026

We are writing to share significant news regarding the future of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. Yesterday, in what the New York Times called a “scathing opinion,” Judge Ana C. Reyes of the Federal District Court in Washington, D.C., paused the current administration’s efforts to terminate TPS for Haitians. TPS for Haiti was set to expire at the end of the day today, and this decision in the U.S. District Court allows TPS to continue for Haiti. This is a temporary but vital victory for the Haitian community.

This decision provides time and much-needed relief for Haitians who have been facing job loss, destabilization, and fear. Thousands of Haitians in Massachusetts will be able to continue working and living without being subject to deportation.

However, this decision is a temporary block to the current administration’s plan to terminate TPS for Haiti. We must remain vigilant and committed in our fight for justice as the administration is expected to appeal this decision and continues to threaten TPS for Haitians.

We will continue to stand with the Haitian community and work towards justice and a permanent solution for Haitian TPS holders. As many members of the community face job loss, emotional distress, and instability, we are committed to continuing to provide legal services as well as resource and support services for the Haitian community.

We appreciate your involvement and support as we continue to fight for a long-term solution. If you or someone you know is affected by this change and needs legal assistance or support services, please contact our immigration legal services team for a consultation: please call 617-542-7654 or visit https://www.riancenter.org/consultations/ for more information.

Address

One State Street, Suite 800
Boston, MA
02109

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16175427654

Website

http://www.riancenter.org/

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