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Insights & Stories from the Immigration Journey

Stay informed, inspired, and empowered. Our blog brings you expert immigration tips, real client stories, and updates on policies that impact your journey. Whether you’re navigating visas, green cards, or citizenship, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
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Immigration Update: Week of May 7 – 13, 2026

MASSA VIANA LAW | IMMIGRATION INSIGHTS | May 2026 5 Things You Need to Know This Week Stay updated with the most important Immigration News and developments that matter most

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Immigration Update: Week of April 24 – 29, 2026

MASSA VIANA LAW | IMMIGRATION INSIGHTS | April 2026 4 Things You Need to Know This Week Stay updated with the most important Immigration News and developments that matter most

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Legal aid program helps immigrants in immigration court

SOUTHBOROUGH — Alma Cothias came to the Massa Viana Law office around 8:45 a.m., just as she does most mornings, right after dropping her children off at school. She made

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Immigration Update: Week of April 16 – 23, 2026

MASSA VIANA LAW | IMMIGRATION INSIGHTS | April 2026 6 Things You Need to Know This Week The immigration developments that matter most to you — clearly explained, with guidance

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Immigration Update: Week of April 14 – 20, 2026

MASSA VIANA LAW | IMMIGRATION INSIGHTS | April 2026 5 Things You Need to Know This Week The immigration developments that matter most to you — clearly explained, with guidance

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The U.S. Visa Bond Pilot Program: What It Is, Who It Affects, and What Your Family Needs to Know Before April 2, 2026

MASSA VIANA LAW | IMMIGRATION INSIGHTS | MARCH 2026 The U.S. Visa Bond Pilot Program: What It Is, Who It Affects, and What Your Family Needs to Know Before April

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The H-1B Lottery Just Changed: Weighted Selection for FY2027

The H-1B Lottery Just Changed: What Employers and Workers Need to Know Before March 19 On March 4, 2026, USCIS opened the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2027

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New Marlborough audience gathers for Restoring the Promise presented by Antonio Massa Viana

Since becoming the first known unauthorized immigrant to earn a law license, Antonio Massa Viana has worked tirelessly to support immigrants, creating a space where they feel “seen, heard, and

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LWV introduces the Margaret Kennedy Social Justice Initiative with discussion of immigration policy

Attorney Antonio Massa Viana speaks at a League of Women Voters forum in Acton, MA, breaking down the human and economic toll of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement — and