Office for Refugees and Immigrants
Mission Statement for ORI
To promote the full participation of refugees and immigrants as self-sufficient individuals and families in the economic, social, and civic life of Massachusetts.
World Refugee Day
The Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) will celebrate World Refugee Day on June 25 from 10:30 AM - 12 PM at the State House in the Great Hall. This annual event serves as a state-wide gathering of members of refugee communities representing over 350,000 people in Massachusetts.
This year's celebration will focus on the strength and resilience of our vibrant refugee communities as well as their contributions to the Commonwealth, with a special tribute to local employers who have continued providing jobs for refugees despite these difficult economic times.New Americans Agenda
The Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) invites you to attend an upcoming New Americans Agenda Public Meeting at dates and locations noted below. The New Americans Agenda is a year-long planning initiative that aims to better integrate refugees and immigrants into the economic and civic life of the Commonwealth. Meet the Director
Learn about Director Richard Chacon's background, career highlights and other interesting facts.
Contact ORI
Note on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (formerly the INS)
If you have are looking for information on becoming a United States citizen or are looking for the former US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) please select this link http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm. The USCIS Boston office telephone is 1 (800) 375-5283.