Last Fuller Clinic of the Year

December 12, 2023 – Massa Viana and Framingham ESL finished their last pro-bono immigration clinic of 2023, serving 16 families. This was also the first clinic that Miranda Leo, our newest attorney, attended. Looking forward to continuing this partnership through 2024 and beyond.

Massa Viana attorneys participate at the EAD Clinic at Camp Curtis Guild

November 17, 2023 – Attorney Antonio Viana and Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) Director, Cristina Aguillera, at Guard Camp Curtis Guild.  Dozens of volunteer AILA immigration attorneys, including all four attorneys at Massa Viana, were present at the Massachusetts Army National camp alongside volunteers from non-profit organizations, including the Red Cross, DHS and State […]

President issues Executive Order on AI with Immigration Provisions

President Issues EO on AI proposing immigration changes

On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) with several implications for the security, innovation, and advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). This directive encompasses key immigration provisions aimed at attracting and retaining international AI expertise. Among key recommendations: An assessment and initiation of policy amendments deemed necessary to refine and modernize immigration […]

Travel to U.S. for Eligible Israeli Citizens now through ESTA

Israeli Flag - Visa Waiver Program

As of October 19, 2023, eligible individuals from Israel can start applying for authorization to travel to the U.S. via the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). This comes after the DHS, in conjunction with the Department of State, officially inducted Israel into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program on September […]

Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Venezuelan Nationals: What It Means

Venezuela is redesignated for TPS

This article discusses the recent announcement by the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, on the extension and redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective from September 20, 2023. The decision was made following a thorough review of Venezuela’s ongoing humanitarian, security, political, and environmental challenges, which prevent […]

Massa Viana Continues to Provide Pro Bono Clinics at Fuller

Attorneys Amandha Lima-Pacheco, Amanda LaRocca and Antonio Viana at the Fuller Middle School in Framingham

October 10, 2023 – The partnership with Framingham ESL at the Fuller Middle School to provide their students with pro bono legal consultations continues strong after several years. This last October 10, 2023, attorneys Amanda LaRocca, Amandha Lima-Pacheco, and Antonio Viana were present once again and were able to serve 16 students and families with […]