Creating pathways to new beginnings.
Boston’s Welcome Center
for Immigrants and Refugees
Our vision is of a shared society where all are welcomed and valued, and enjoy equal opportunities and protections. By embracing our Irish traditions of hospitality and social justice, we empower more than 3,500 immigrant and refugee families from over 125 different countries every year with a comprehensive range of support services.
Contact Us: (617) 542-7654
Boston’s Welcome Center
for Immigrants and Refugees
Our vision is of a shared society where all are welcomed and valued, and enjoy equal opportunities and protections. By embracing our Irish traditions of hospitality and social justice, we empower more than 3,500 immigrant and refugee families from over 125 different countries every year with a comprehensive range of support services.
Creating pathways to new beginnings.


Resource and Support Services
Resource and Support Services are centered on providing confidential counseling, advocacy, and accompaniment.

Learning Exchange Program
At Rian Immigrant Center, we proudly sponsor the J-1 Irish Work and Travel visa, commonly known as the J-1 graduate visa.

Stories from the Rian Immigrant Center
Legal Services Provide Safety and Opportunity

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Rian in the News
Our attorneys and leadership speak out for the immigrant families we serve. Here is where our work has made the news.
I want to thank the Rian Immigrant Center [Wellness Services] for everything you have done, not only for me, but for people like me. You’ve no idea how much your kindness is key to feeling healthier. Thank you for helping my soul realize its potential to bloom, especially in dark times.
I want to thank the staff at the Rian Immigrant Center as much as I can for the help they offered. The Rian Immigrant Center was there from beginning to end–they were a big help because they made sure everything [in my citizenship application process] was done correctly.
The J-1 IWT program is by far the best opportunity for graduates who want to gain vital work experience and go on a life-changing adventure.
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Thanks to the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement - Bostonoston for hosting the Immigrant Advancement Forum 2026! The panels and networking were fantastic, and we loved reconnecting with our colleagues atIrish Pastoral Centre Bostonoston. ... See MoreSee Less
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BREAKING NEWS: ICE is disappearing immigrants and hiding their location from their loved ones and their lawyers. Rian, along with Greater Boston Legal Services, Amica Center for Immigrant Rights , and Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, are suing ICE to stop them. We cannot allow the United States government to disappear our clients. Read the full press release using the link in our bio. ...






