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The Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA) is here to connect immigrant and multilingual neighbors in Somerville with their local government, resources, and information. Get in contact with us for more information about:
To contact our office, you can:
Or call us:
Spanish
Portuguese
Haitian Creole
Nepali
Chinese
For all other languages
You can download a helpful packet of Know Your Rights resources and information in the language of your choice below. The packet includes a summary of your rights, examples of judicial and administrative warrants, information on identifying notario fraud, legal resources, and more! You can also watch a Know Your Rights training in the language of your choice. If you have any questions, please contact SOIA and we will be happy to assist you.
Español
Português
Kreyòl Ayisyen
नेपाली
普通话
粵語
You can also watch the Know Your Rights Training Video in English by clicking here. The training packet can be found in English by clicking here.
Somerville has been a sanctuary city since 1987 and reaffirmed its sanctuary city status in 2024. You can read about the inception and timeline of Somerville as a sanctuary city here.
Small businesses in Somerville can access guidance on immigration enforcement in the language of your choice. Click below to download this one-page Small Business Guide to Immigration Enforcement infographic.
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