The Accompanying Immigrants in Detention (AID) program enables ICOM volunteers to directly support immigrant detainees and their families who live in the Twin Cities area. They accompany individuals in immigration detention and their families, provide emotional and financial support and help make connections to resources.
Fighting to end detention and deportation in Southeast Asian communities. ReleaseMN8’s mission is to provide direct support to Southeast Asian families impacted by detention and deportation through community organizing and leadership development to bring about social and political change.
A Black-led immigrant organization working at the intersection of Blackness and immigration that works on legal clinics, policy, mutual aid, support for undocumented Black immigrants, story telling and resource sharing.
If you are detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or calling on behalf of someone in the custody of ICE, please call 651-641-1011 during the following hours to receive assistance: Mondays 2-4 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
VLN is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to connecting Minnesotans experiencing poverty with some of the top private lawyers in the state at no cost. Connecting volunteer attorneys with clients in need. Call 612-752-6677.
If you have an Application Receipt Number from the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services), you can check the status of your case online. The 13-character Application Receipt Number is found on application notices from USCIS.
Every family should have a Family Preparedness Plan. While it is our hope that you never have to use your plan, it is a good practice to have one in place to help reduce the stress of the unexpected. This packet will help everyone create a Family Preparedness Plan, regardless of immigration status. However, because of the additional challenges immigrant and mixed status families face, we also have additional advice for immigrants.
A document to fill out to delegate your parental authority over your children to the person you designate in case of deportation or another crisis in which you are no longer able to care for your children
DACA Resources
Resources for people with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) or who may qualify for DACA.
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
Call 651-641-1011 or 1-800-223-1368 for DACA renewals or for intake screening for possible assistance with DACA initial applications.
Mexican consulate
The Mexican consulate may be able to provide assistance with DACA renewal for Mexican nationals. For more information, call the Mexican Consulate’s Centro de Información y Asistencia a Mexicanos (CIAM) at 520-623-7874
CLUES offers many services for Latino communities in Minnesota including immigration resources, classes, physical and emotional wellness, survivor advocacy and support, children and parenting, economic empowerment, arts and culture, advocacy and community engagement, youth programs, Latino elder programs.
Saint Paul 651-379-4200
Minneapolis 612-746-3500
Austin 507-355-2575
Willmar 320-262-5106
Mpls Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs
Provides guidance on immigration and refugee issues to elected leaders, policy makers and city staff, and works to promote the city's legislative priorities on immigration related matters.
