The Foreign Credentialing Grant Program provides grants to assist eligible Maine residents with certain costs associated with obtaining a foreign credential evaluation in order to access higher education, employment, or professional certification in the U.S.

Recognizing that refugee resettlement is a partnership among equals — the refugee, the resettlement agency, and the community — Catholic Charities Maine Refugee and Immigration Services seeks to encourage and support refugees through the process of becoming responsible, self-reliant members of our community and offers an array of services.

The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center serves as a hub of collaboration that strengthens the immigrant community through language acquisition, economic integration, and civic engagement.

ILAP is proud to fight for the rights of Maine’s immigrants. As Maine’s only statewide immigration legal services organization, ILAP advances justice and equity for immigrants and their families through direct legal services, community education, and systemic advocacy.

The mission of the Immigrant Resource Center of Maine is to support refugee and immigrant communities by offering culturally and linguistically sensitive services to promote a healthy and equitable Maine.

The Maine Association for New Americans (MANA) is an immigrant-led organization that is committed to transparency, innovation, and collaboration. They also offer services from transportation support to peer support.

Help is available for our friends, family, and neighbors who are immigrants. Depending on your income and immigration status, you may be eligible for programs that help with health care, housing, food, and more.

Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services (MEIRS) educates, assists, and empowers immigrant and refugee youth and their families toward a goal of social and economic self-sufficiency and mental, emotional, and physical well-being. MEIRS promotes a pathway toward citizenship and community engagement.

The Maine Office of Business Development offers resources for diverse entrepreneurs and under-represented business owners. This resource page provides resources for immigrants who want to put their skills to use.

The New Mainers Resource Center (NMRC) is a Portland Adult Education program serving immigrants, refugees, and employers in the Greater Portland area. NMRC is proud to be affiliated with the Welcome Back Initiative, a national program committed to building a bridge between foreign-trained health workers and the need for health services in underserved communities.