Ensuring Saint Paul is a safe, welcoming, inclusive city for all
Though the City Attorney’s Office does not represent or provide legal guidance to residents, we have compiled a list of community partners and other resources which may help during the immigration process.
Welcoming Week 2021
Every year on September 17, Americans observe Constitution Day and Citizenship Day which commemorate the 1787 signing of the Constitution. In celebration, join us at 10 a.m. on September 17, 2021 for a Naturalization Workshop presented in partnership with the City of Minneapolis, Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, International Institute of Minnesota, and the Hennepin County Office of Multicultural Services.
Need Assistance with a Naturalization Case?
Find legal resources to learn more about your options for assistance.
- Arrive Ministries (1515 East 66th Street Richfield, MN 55423): Areas of legal assistance include: Help refugees, asylees and other immigrants with green cards, family-based visas, TPS, diversity visas, employment authorization, replacement and travel documents, AOR’s, and citizenship. Available statewide. Nominal fees may apply. Call 612-243-2961 to make an appointment.
- Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: A nonprofit providing immigration legal assistance and policy advocacy for low-income immigrants and refugees in Minnesota.
- International Institute of Minnesota: The Institute delivers services and resources to assist New Americans in the transition to a new life leading to economic self-sufficiency. From language learning and job training to citizenship classes and the celebration of cultural traditions, the Institute offers New Americans a pathway for a strong start to a new life in our community – something we all benefit from.
- Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota (LSS): LSS is committed to providing all people with the opportunity to live and work in a community with full and abundant lives. LSS offers Immigration Legal Services for a nominal fee to help refugees, asylees, and other immigrants living in the Twin Cities and St. Cloud complete immigration documents — including Permanents Resident, Naturalization, Employment Authorization, and family visa applications. Fee consultation and screening services are available at the Minneapolis office every Tuesday. For more information, call 612-879-5258 or visit https://www.lssmn.org/services/refugees/services/immigration.
- Minnesota Council of Churches - Refugee Services: A immigration program welcoming persecuted people from around the world. Provides specialized services for refugees and asylees to assist them on the path to self-sufficiency and support them as they work towards achieving their dreams. To learn more, call 612-230-3224 or visit http://mnchurches.webbrohd.com/what-we-do/refugee-services/immigration-legal-services.
- Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services: Immigration (smrls.org): Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) assists permanent residents to apply for Naturalization. SMRLS also assists refugees, asylee and U visa holders to apply for permanent residence (green card), and immigrant victims of domestic violence and violent crimes apply for immigration status.
- Volunteer Lawyers Network (600 Nicollet Ave South, Site 390A, Minneapolis, MN 55402): Areas of assistance include certain adjustment of status applications, EAD renewals and Naturalization cases. Call 612-752-6655 or apply for services online
- An additional online tool from the American Immigration Lawyers Association: AILA is a professional legal association of private lawyers. AILA and ailalawyer.com offer no legal advice, recommendations, mediation or counseling under any circumstance. This online tool may assist with identifying a private immigration attorney near you.
Get help learning English or with the Naturalization Test
- CLUES: A linguistically and culturally relevant resource and service nonprofit organization by Latinos for Latinos. https://clues.org/
- International Institute of Minnesota: The Institute delivers services and resources to assist New Americans in the transition to a new life leading to economic self-sufficiency. From language learning and job training to citizenship classes and the celebration of cultural traditions, the Institute offers New Americans a pathway for a strong start to a new life in our community – something we all benefit from.
- Literacy MN: Find more classes to learn English and study for the Citizenship test through the Literacy MN website here: https://hotline.mnabe.org/
Additional Resources
The Advocates for Human Rights
The organization is dedicated to the promotion and protection of internationally-recognized human rights. The Advocates documents human rights abuses, advocates on behalf of individual victims, educates on human rights issues, and provides training and technical assistance to address and prevent human rights violations.
ACLU Minnesota
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota continues to protect the civil liberties of all Minnesotans through litigation, public education, and lobbying.
CLUES
A linguistically and culturally relevant resource and service nonprofit organization by
Latinos for Latinos.
Casa de Esperanza
Casa De Esperanza works to eliminate violence against women and children in the Latino community and the community at large. Offers family and court advocacy, bilingual 24-hour crisis response and shelter.
Coalition of Asian American Leaders
A nonprofit organization focused on harnessing the collective power of Asian Minnesotan leaders to improve the lives of the community. CAAL works to uplift and support leaders, advance the shared priority issues of education and economics, weave relationships, and build solidarity across IPOC communities.
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
A nonprofit providing immigration legal assistance and policy advocacy for low-income immigrants and refugees in Minnesota.
International Institute of Minnesota
The Institute delivers services and resources to assist New Americans in the transition to a new life leading to economic self-sufficiency. From language learning and job training to citizenship classes and the celebration of cultural traditions, the Institute offers New Americans a pathway for a strong start to a new life in our community – something we all benefit from.
Minnesota Council of Churches – Refugee Services
An ecumenical ministry welcoming persecuted people from around the world. Provide specialized services for refugees and asylees to assist them on the path to self-sufficiency and support them as they work towards achieving their dreams.
Release MN 8
In August 2016, eight Cambodian Americans from Minnesota were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The families of these individuals are demanding the immediate release of their loved ones in detention, as well as the right to return for those who have been deported. Access the Southeast Asian American Solidarity toolkit online by clicking here.
An additional online tool from the American Immigration Lawyers Association
AILA is a professional legal association of private lawyers. AILA and ailalawyer.com offer no legal advice, recommendations, mediation or counseling under any circumstance. This online tool may assist with identifying a private immigration attorney near you.
For more resources, please download our brochure here.