Probono Representation and Legal Resources
The Advocates for Human Rights
http://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org
612-341-9845
Free legal assistance to low income asylum seekers, including those in detention; information and resources on immigrant rights.
Minnesota Detention Project
http://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/detained_immigrants
612-341-9845
A collaboration between The Advocates and the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Since 2001, the Detention Project has provided legal representation accessible for the majority of immigrants detained by ICE in Minnesota.
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
https://www.ilcm.org/immigration-help/
Client intake phone: 1-800-223-1368 (see website for intake hours)
Priority case phone: 651-641-1011
No-cost immigration legal assistance to low-income immigrants and refugees of all nationalities living in Minnesota. Areas of assistance:
DACA renewals; U Visa /VAWA/Removal of Conditions based on abuse; U Visa adjustments; Special Immigrant Juvenile Status; Naturalization; Temporary Protected Status; Refugee adjustments
Minnesota Freedom Fund
https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/
Minnesota Freedom Fund, PO Box 6398, Minneapolis, MN, 55406-0398 info@mnfreedomfund.org
The Minnesota Freedom Fund pays criminal bail and immigration bond for those who cannot afford to as we seek to end discriminatory, coercive, and oppressive jailing.
Immigration Advocates Network
https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/search?state=MN
The Immigration Advocates Network (IAN), a program of Pro Bono Net, is dedicated to expanding access to immigration legal resources and information through collaboration and technology. IAN was created in 2007 by leading immigrants' rights organizations, to increase access to justice for low-income immigrants and strengthen the capacity of organizations serving them.
National Immigration Legal Services Directory
https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/search?state=MN
This is a project sponsored by the Immigration Advocates Network (above): A directory of many contacts (Minnesota and national) for probono representation, help filling out forms for filing with USCIS, etc.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid - Immigration Law Project
http://www.mylegalaid.org/
Minneapolis intake line at (612) 334-5970
430 First Avenue North, Suite 300 Minneapolis MN 55401-1780
Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS, Representation at Asylum Interviews (Credible Fear Interviews, Reasonable Fear Interviews), Representation before the Immigration Court, Representation before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), Federal court appeals
Southern Minnesota Legal Services- Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant services
http://www.smrls.org/
TO GET HELP CALL 1-888-575-2954 or apply online
450 N. Syndicate St, Suite 285, St. Paul, MN 55104
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant Services provides immigration services to low-income clients in the east metro and southern Minnesota. Services include naturalization, adjustment of status (family and refugee/asylee), U Visa, VAWA, visa petitions for spouses and minor children, and replacement of lost/stolen/expired immigration documents.
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
https://www.lssmn.org/
(612) 227-7865 or (612) 442-5210
Help completing forms; filings with USCIS
American Civil Liberties Union
https://www.aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights
Litigation with nationwide impact, advocacy, and public outreach, the ACLU protects the rights and liberties of immigrants. Info on resources for immigrants.
Guardian Angels AMPARO INITIATIVE
https://www.spas-elca.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Guardian-Angel-overview.pdf
Volunteers provide spiritual and physical accompaniment to immigrants children and their families through the immigration court process.
ICOM: Interfaith Coalition on Immigration
https://www.interfaithimmigration.org/
Advocate for fair, just and humane immigration practices, laws, policies.
Minnesota Council of Churches Refugee Services
https://www.mnchurches.org
122 Franklin Avenue West, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Voice: 612-870-3600 Fax: 612-870-3622 mcc@mnchurches.org
Walk-in hours for immigration questions and to set up appointments: Thursdays, 1-4pm
Initial applications, family reunification, adjustment of status for green card and citizenship, other immigration services
The pandemic has left many underserved populations in crisis, and despite actively contributing to our economy, DACA and eligible immigrant families will not aid from the CARES Act passed by congress.
Financial Assistance for DACA Recipients Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Whether you’ve been recently laid off, you’re struggling to keep your small business afloat, or you're trying to make ends meet to protect your family, we want readers to know that first, they’re not alone, and second, we have some solutions:
https://www.interest.com/loans/financial-assistance-for-daca-recipients-amid-covid-19-crisis/
In addition to reviewing immediate steps both undocumented immigrants and DACA recipients can take to keep their finances stable, we:
Evaluate both national and state-by-state resources that different nonprofits, NGO’s, and communities offer to ensure readers can find support nearby.
Include expert testimonials from immigration professionals who are working to help families get back on their feet.
Discuss innovative solutions to getting finances back on track.
