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Activated MA African Community

@ma_africans

AMAC's mission is to educate, support and advocate for the well-being of the African immigrant community in Massachusetts.

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The FBI's Boston office is reallocating agents to assist with immigration enforcement. Critics argue this shift could undermine efforts against terrorism and white-collar crime. Full story: ow.ly/HtYh50VWsBb #Immigration #FBI #Boston

The FBI's Boston office is reallocating agents to assist with immigration enforcement. Critics argue this shift could undermine efforts against terrorism and white-collar crime. 
Full story: ow.ly/HtYh50VWsBb
#Immigration #FBI #Boston
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ICE has begun detaining individuals at immigration courts in Boston and Chelmsford, marking a significant shift in enforcement tactics. Raising serious concerns among advocates on the right to a fair hearing. Full article: ow.ly/2BVW50W1Hnr #Immigration #Massachusetts #ICE

ICE has begun detaining individuals at immigration courts in Boston and Chelmsford, marking a significant shift in enforcement tactics. Raising serious concerns among advocates on the right to a fair hearing. Full article: ow.ly/2BVW50W1Hnr
#Immigration #Massachusetts #ICE
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USCIS Tightens Marriage Green Card Rules USCIS is now rejecting outdated or mismatched forms for marriage-based green cards. New edition dates are required for forms like I-485, I-129F, and I-130. No combined payments allowed. 🔗 Full update: boundless.com/blog/uscis-qui…

USCIS Tightens Marriage Green Card Rules
USCIS is now rejecting outdated or mismatched forms for marriage-based green cards. New edition dates are required for forms like I-485, I-129F, and I-130. No combined payments allowed.

🔗 Full update: boundless.com/blog/uscis-qui…
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The U.S. State Department has temporarily halted new F, M, and J visa interviews as it plans to expand social media screening for applicants. This move could deter international students. Previously scheduled interviews remain unaffected. Full details: ow.ly/PL6m50W3zFy

The U.S. State Department has temporarily halted new F, M, and J visa interviews as it plans to expand social media screening for applicants. This move could deter international students. Previously scheduled interviews remain unaffected.
Full details:  ow.ly/PL6m50W3zFy
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Join MIRA’s volunteer community for our second series of trainings and learn how to effectively advocate for immigrant rights! June 12th, 2025 | 7–8 PM June 14th, 2025 | 10–11 AM Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #ImmigrantRights #Advocacy

Join MIRA’s volunteer community for our second series of trainings and learn how to effectively advocate for immigrant rights!

June 12th, 2025 | 7–8 PM
June 14th, 2025 | 10–11 AM

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
#ImmigrantRights #Advocacy
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Trump moves to speed up asylum cases without court hearings A NPR report explores the Trump administration’s evolving stance, highlighting key legal and political developments that could reshape the U.S. immigration. Full article: npr.org/2025/04/15/g-s… #Immigration #Asylum

Trump moves to speed up asylum cases without court hearings
A  NPR report explores the Trump administration’s evolving stance, highlighting key legal and political developments that could reshape the U.S. immigration. 
Full article: npr.org/2025/04/15/g-s…
#Immigration #Asylum
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Join the African Bridge Network (ABN) for an Orientation Workshop for Foreign-Trained Professionals 🗓️06-28-2025 🕘10AM–3PM 📍MassHire Metro North Career Centers. 186 Alewife Brook Pkwy #310 Cambridge, MA 02138 Register eventbrite.com/e/orientation-… #CareerDevelopment #BostonEvents

Join the African Bridge Network (ABN) for an Orientation Workshop for Foreign-Trained Professionals
🗓️06-28-2025
🕘10AM–3PM 
📍MassHire Metro North Career Centers. 186 Alewife Brook Pkwy #310 Cambridge, MA 02138
Register  eventbrite.com/e/orientation-…
 #CareerDevelopment #BostonEvents
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A recent State Department memo reveals the Trump administration is weighing travel restrictions on 36 additional countries—mainly across Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and the Pacific. Source: reuters.com/world/us/trump… #TravelBan #ImmigrationPolicy  #GlobalImpact

A recent State Department memo reveals the Trump administration is weighing travel restrictions on 36 additional countries—mainly across Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and the Pacific.

Source: reuters.com/world/us/trump…

#TravelBan #ImmigrationPolicy  #GlobalImpact
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The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume its policy of "third-country" removals, meaning some asylum seekers may be sent to countries they passed through before reaching the U.S. border. More details:abcnews.go.com/Politics/supre… #Immigration #AsylumPolicy

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume its policy of "third-country" removals, meaning some asylum seekers may be sent to countries they passed through before reaching the U.S. border. More details:abcnews.go.com/Politics/supre…
#Immigration #AsylumPolicy
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USCIS Update on Form I-693: Medical exams (Form I-693) can only be used for one immigration application. If your application is denied or withdrawn, you'll need a new exam for future filings. ✅ Applies to forms signed on or after Nov 1, 2023 More info: boundless.com/blog/uscis-for…

USCIS Update on Form I-693: Medical exams (Form I-693) can only be used for one immigration application. If your application is denied or withdrawn, you'll need a new exam for future filings.
✅ Applies to forms signed on or after Nov 1, 2023
More info: boundless.com/blog/uscis-for…
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The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 to limit nationwide injunctions, allowing Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship to proceed in some states for now. The constitutionality of the order remains undecided, and enforcement is paused for 30 days. Read more: npr.org/2025/06/27/nx-…

The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 to limit nationwide injunctions, allowing Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship to proceed in some states for now. The constitutionality of the order remains undecided, and enforcement is paused for 30 days. Read more: npr.org/2025/06/27/nx-…
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Need help with immigration questions? The City of Boston is offering FREE immigration consultations with volunteer attorneys! 🔗 Learn more and register: boston.gov/calendar/free-… #ImmigrationHelp #BostonEvents #FreeLegalAid #KnowYourRights

Need help with immigration questions?
The City of Boston is offering FREE immigration consultations with volunteer attorneys! 

🔗 Learn more and register: boston.gov/calendar/free-…

#ImmigrationHelp #BostonEvents #FreeLegalAid #KnowYourRights
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A raid at Vermont's largest dairy farm led to the arrest of 8 migrant workers, sparking fear & outrage. Advocates call it unjust highlighting the need for immigration reform and protection for essential workers. Source boston.com/news/local-new… #MigrantJustice #ImmigrationReform

A raid at Vermont's largest dairy farm led to the arrest of 8 migrant workers, sparking fear & outrage. Advocates call it unjust highlighting the need for immigration reform and protection for essential workers.  Source boston.com/news/local-new…

#MigrantJustice #ImmigrationReform
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Green card replacement wait times have ballooned to 4.3 months nearly a 1,000% increase! USCIS now extends validity up to 24 months with the receipt. File early, keep that I‑797, and ask for emergency stamps if you need to travel. visaverge.com/greencard/gree… #USCIS #immigration

Green card replacement wait times have ballooned to 4.3 months nearly a 1,000% increase! USCIS now extends validity up to 24 months with the receipt. File early, keep that I‑797, and ask for emergency stamps if you need to travel. visaverge.com/greencard/gree…

 #USCIS #immigration
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Mayor Michelle Wu has announced a heat emergency for the City of Boston for July 16 - 18. For a full list of resources and safety information in multiple languages visit boston.gov/heat.

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced a heat emergency for the City of Boston for July 16 - 18.  For a full list of resources and safety information in multiple languages visit boston.gov/heat.
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Join African Bridge Network for a virtual event on Friday, July 25, 2025 | 12–1:30 PM ET. Learn about in-demand roles, hear from industry experts, and access training & job resources—tailored for skilled immigrants in MA. 📍 Where: Online 🔗 Register:➡️eventbrite.com/e/career-oppor…

Join African Bridge Network for a virtual event on Friday, July 25, 2025 | 12–1:30 PM ET.  Learn about in-demand roles, hear from industry experts, and access training & job resources—tailored for skilled immigrants in MA.

📍 Where: Online
🔗 Register:➡️eventbrite.com/e/career-oppor…
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Immigration policy changes are costing MA health workers their jobs. 📉 25% of MA healthcare workers are immigrants. We need immediate action to protect workers and care for our communities. 🔗 wgbh.org #ProtectImmigrantWorkers #HealthcareCrisis #Massachusetts

Immigration policy changes are costing MA health workers their jobs. 📉 25% of MA healthcare workers are immigrants.  We need immediate action to protect workers and care for our communities.
🔗 wgbh.org
#ProtectImmigrantWorkers #HealthcareCrisis #Massachusetts
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The REAL ID deadline has passed (May 7, 2025)! Starting now, you need a REAL ID or acceptable ID to fly within the U.S. Join us for a community forum to get your questions answered and learn: Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #REALID #TravelReady #CommunityForum #KnowBeforeYouGo

The REAL ID deadline has passed (May 7, 2025)! Starting now, you need a REAL ID or acceptable ID to fly within the U.S.
Join us for a community forum to get your questions answered and learn:
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

#REALID #TravelReady #CommunityForum #KnowBeforeYouGo
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As of July 8, 2025, nationals of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Nigeria will receive single-entry U.S. visas valid for only 3 months for most non-immigrant categories (B1/B2, F, J, H1B, etc.). This change affects new visa issuances from July 8. Read ogletree.com/insights-resou…

As of July 8, 2025, nationals of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Nigeria will receive single-entry U.S. visas valid for only 3 months for most non-immigrant categories (B1/B2, F, J, H1B, etc.). This change affects new visa issuances from July 8.
Read ogletree.com/insights-resou…
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🇺🇸USCIS officials say the current naturalization test is “too soft” and are pushing for tougher civics questions and expanded English evaluation throughout the interview. Proposed changes aim to raise standards for integration and civic knowledge #Citizenship #USCIS #Immigration

🇺🇸USCIS officials say the current naturalization test is “too soft” and are pushing for tougher civics questions and expanded English evaluation throughout the interview. Proposed changes aim to raise standards for integration and civic knowledge
#Citizenship #USCIS #Immigration