The Lealtad-Suzuki Center provides regular programming opportunities for students, faculty, and staff who are interested in learning about immigration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Undocumented or non-citizen: <\/em><\/strong>a student is considered undocumented if they do not currently have US citizenship or permanent residency and do not intend to\/are eligible to apply for a F-1, G-1, or A-1 visa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mixed-Status Family<\/em><\/strong>:<\/em> a family whose members include people with different citizenship or immigration statuses. One example of a mixed-status family is one in which the parents are undocumented and the children are U.S.-born citizens. Eligibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota<\/a> \u2013 Comprehensive immigration services, education, and advocacy for low-income immigrants and refugees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MN Office of Higher Education<\/a> \u2013 For MN Dream Act, SELF Loan and other state funds\/higher ed questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n COPAL MN<\/a>\u2013 a non-profit organization aiming to unite the Latinx community in active grassroots communal democracy that builds racial, gender, social and economic justice across community lines<\/p>\n\n\n\n Navigate MN<\/a> or Unidos MN<\/a>\u2013 The largest network of undocumented immigrant young adults in Minnesota; provides education, advocacy, and fellowship opportunities for the immigrant community in Minnesota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MN8<\/a>– a non-profit organization focusing on supporting Southeast Asian families and community members regarding deportation, immigration, and other community resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n CAAL MN<\/a>– a non-profit organization supporting Asian Americans, immigrants, and mixed status families through immigration and advocacy resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mexican Consulate in St. Paul<\/a> \u2013 Consular services, referrals, ventanillas de salud y educaci\u00f3n, and advocacy for Mexican citizens in the state of Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota and Northern Wisconsin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consulate General of Ecuador in Minnesota<\/a> \u2013 Consular services and advocacy for Ecuadorian citizens in Minnesota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Educators for Fair Consideration<\/a> -Programs and services that holistically address the needs of undocumented young people through direct support, leadership development, community outreach, and advocacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n United We Dream<\/a> \u2013 The largest immigrant youth-led organization in the nation with a focus on empowering undocumented youth organizing and advocating for the dignity and fair treatment of immigrant youth and families, regardless of immigration status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n National Immigration Law Center <\/a>– One of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants with low income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Immigrants Rising<\/a> – California based organization focusing on wrap around collegiate and mental health support for undocumented students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Immigrant Law Center Minnesota<\/strong> Accessible from Macalester’s campus by public transit: Bus lines 16 and 21, and light rail (Green Line). Client line at 1-800-223-1368<\/strong> during intake hours to schedule an appointment to speak to a legal staff member. We cannot give walk-in or drop-in appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Intake Hours: For Clients in Detention: <\/p>\n\n\n\n National Immigration Law Center<\/strong> Consulado de M\u00e9xico en Saint Paul \u2003<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Volunteers Lawyers Network <\/strong> Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights Refugee and Asylum <\/strong> Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Volunteer Attorney Program<\/strong> Mid-MN Legal Aid
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA):<\/em><\/strong> federal program offers employment authorization (work permit) and protection from deportation for certain people who qualify. The program is intended for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States by their parents when they were children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Minnesota-focused Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
National Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Legal Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Main Office
(651) 641-1011<\/strong>
450 North Syndicate Street, Suite 200
St. Paul, MN 55104<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monday \u2013 Friday: 9 am to 5 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 12 pm \u2013 1:30 pm
Thursday: 6 pm \u2013 7:30 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ILCM operates a detainee assistance phone line on Monday and Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.<\/strong> Individuals being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as their families, can call 651-641-1011<\/strong> within those hours to obtain general information about court proceedings, the Minnesota Detention Project, and the services the project provides at a first court hearing. Volunteers operating the phone line are not attorneys, and will not be able to provide any legal advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(202) 216-0261<\/strong>
1121 14th Street, NW, Ste. 200
Washington, DC 20005<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foreign Consulate<\/em>
(651) 771-5494<\/strong>
797 7th St East
St Paul, MN 55106<\/p>\n\n\n\nPro Bono (for free) Attorneys\/Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Immigration, Bankruptcy, Employment and Family<\/em> <\/strong> <\/strong>
(612) 752-6655<\/strong>
600 Nicollet Mall, Ste 390A
Minneapolis, MN 55402<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Immigration and Civil Rights<\/em> <\/strong>
(612) 341-3302<\/strong>
310 4th Ave S, Ste 1000
Minneapolis, MN 55415<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Immigration, Bankruptcy, Employment, and Family<\/em>
(651) 228-9823<\/strong>
55 East 5th Street
St. Paul, MN 55101<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Serves Minnesotans in the 20 counties of central Minnesota, including Hennepin, from offices in Minneapolis, St. Cloud and Willmar.<\/em>
Any request or question regarding legal assistance is handled by our intake process. Please contact your local office, apply online<\/a> or call our Minneapolis line at (612) 334-5970<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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