In uncertain times, IAC stands with immigrants–offering legal services, citizenship guidance, emergency family preparedness workshops, and education that build safety, dignity, and opportunity.

Case Management

Case Managers advise clients of their rights under current law, and guide them toward access to food, clothing, housing and health care.

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Citizenship Support

Helping people navigate the path to legal citizenship is something we’ve been doing for over 40 years.

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Workforce readiness

From word processing to resume drafting, our class offerings help new U.S. citizens build marketable skills.

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Business & Community

The IAC is the go-to resource for business and community organizations that must stay current and compliant on complex and rapidly-changing immigration policy.  

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Thank you to our valued sponsors for supporting the 2026 Gala & Fundraiser

OUR CASE MANAGERS ARE THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO.

Languages spoken by our Case Managers

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Citizenship application rate increase over the last 2 years

“As an organization, we hope to act as a beacon to our immigrant community; guiding them along their path to self-sufficiency and citizenship.”

LUCY OLIVEIRA
S.H.I.N.E Counselor and Elder Service Coordinator

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NEWS & EVENTS

Community Leaders Excited About Future of New Bedford Schools

Community Leaders Excited About Future of New Bedford Schools

Posted Mar 3, 2019 at 3:56 PM NEW BEDFORD — Visioning sessions are underway to help New Bedford Public Schools develop a new district plan. A few community leaders invited to the meetings who spoke with The Standard-Times said they’re pleased with how they’ve been...

Spring Fundraiser

Please join us for our Spring Fundraiser  Thursday, April 4, 2019  5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Harbor View Room at New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA Tickets are $50.00 per person Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar Come hear about: Plans to grow...

‘American Dream’ realized for 28 people in New Bedford

NEW BEDFORD — Francisco Lopes Pereira has lived in the United States for about 30 years. The 65-year-old from Cape Verde has a car. He’s also a homeowner. A single sheet of paper, though, surpassed it all Friday within the Immigrants Assistance Center. It was Lopes...

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