Rian Immigrant Center Inc

Learning exchange program:rian is a u.s. Department of state visa sponsor for the j1 intern and iwt visas, which give irish students and graduates the opportunity to live and work in the u.s. For up to a year. The rian j1 team provides support from the beginning of theapplication process all the way through the end of their visa. Exchange visitors work in an internship related to their field of study, gaining invaluable international work experience and developing critical workplace skills. Our team assists students and graduates inobtaining these internships we provide resources for internship searching, guide them through tailoring resumes and cover letters, and make direct connections with employers.building on our irish roots of welcoming others and social justice, as boston's welcome center for more than 4,100 immigrants from over 126 countries each year we seek to be proactive, responsive and innovative in meeting the needs of the immigrant community in new england.

In response to the covid19 pandemic and its impact on immigrant families, the rian immigrant center and other partner organizations came together to form the massachusetts immigrant collaborative (mic) (formerly the boston immigrant covid19 collaborative (bicc)). The rian immigrant center is the fiscal sponsor of the mic. Immigrants are the backbone of support for the city of boston and its surrounding communities. Many immigrants were struck by losing their jobs and having little to no access to benefits or healthcare. The focus of mic's partner organizations immediately shifted to meet the needs of its diverse communities. The purpose of the collaboration is to address immigrant families' most urgent needs by providing direct financial relief and other resources. Joining forces has allowed mic to serve more than 59,000 individuals across massachusetts since april 13, 2020.