Case Management
Case Managers advise clients of their rights under current law, and guide them toward access to food, clothing, housing and health care.
Citizenship Support
Helping people navigate the path to legal citizenship is something we’ve been doing for over 40 years.
Workforce readiness
From word processing to resume drafting, our class offerings help new U.S. citizens build marketable skills.
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.
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
Help Us Make a Difference
Help a young person get the resources they need for a bright future.
NEWS & EVENTS
New U.S. citizens welcomed at Immigrants Assistance Center in New Bedford
More than 20 new citizens naturalized at emotional South End ceremony NEW BEDFORD — Superior Court Judge Robert J. Kane said that every time he has the privilege of speaking to new U.S. citizens, such as at Friday morning’s naturalization ceremony in the South End, he...
Summer Fundraiser Photos
We hope you enjoy seeing some photos from our recent Summer Fundraiser at the Museum of Madeiran Heritage on August 11th.
Portuguese-speaking elders learn to take charge of their health via New Bedford workshops
NEW BEDFORD — Why am I taking this medication? What questions can I ask my doctor? Why hasn’t my doctor given me a pap smear when I have a worrisome family history? These are some of the questions a group of Portuguese-speaking seniors had Tuesday at the close of the...











