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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: 

  • City services and referrals
  • Legal assistance
  • Civic empowerment
  • In-language programming

Contact Us

To contact our office, you can:

Or call us:

Spanish

  • (617) 625-6600 extensions 2122; 2624

Portuguese

  • (617) 625-6600 extensions 2123; 2627

Haitian Creole

  • (617) 625-6600 extensions 2622; 2625

Nepali

  • (617) 625-6600 extension 2610

Chinese

  • (617) 625-6600 extension 2626

For all other languages

  • (617) 625-6600 extension 2608  
     

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Know Your Rights 

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.


Sanctuary City Status

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.  


Guidance for Small Businesses

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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