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  Fact Sheets
 
   Becoming a U.S. Citizen - English This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet I-1
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis

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   Immigration Service Providers Guide This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Immigration Lawyers Referral List
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center

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   Reporting Your Change of Address This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Information on how and when to report your change of address to immigration authorities.
By: Immigrant Legal Advisors Alliance

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   SSI Cut-offs for Non-Citizens

By: Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance
  
   
  Booklets
 
   "Know Your Rights" - Information Packet (English and Espanol) (Separate Website)
These packets provide information about immigrants' rights regarding removal, bonds, asylum, withholding of removal, and other topics.
By: The Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project

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   Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
A know your rights & responsibilities resource for immigrant youth. Everything youth should know about their immigration status.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
  
   
  Other Helpful Resources
 
   Affidavits of Support: Sponsored Immigrants and Benefits This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
  
   
   Beware of Dishonest Immigration Consultants This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)

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   Dangers of Making a False Claim This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Fact Sheet: Do Not Make False Claims to U.S. Citizenship
By: Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.
  
   
   How Can an Immigration Lawyer Help You? (Separate Website)

By: American Immigration Law Foundation (AILF)

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   How Do I Participate in the Diversity Visa Lottery? (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS)
  
   
   I am a Permanent Resident, How do I...?
This resource contains information about applying for citizenship, helping relatives become Lawful Permanent Residents, renewing a Green Card, your responsibilities, and more.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS)
  
   
   Know Your Rights at Work and at Home This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
  
   
   New Naturalization Civics Test (Separate Website)
USCIS has posted the 100 new question and answers, the reading and writing vocabulary lists, a side-by-side comparison of the current and new test, answers to frequently asked questions and other information about the new test for naturalization.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS)
  
   
   Passport Information (Separate Website)

By: U.S. State Department
  
   
   There is No "Special Program" for Persons of any Nationality to Immigration to Canada
There is no "Special Program" for Haitians, Mexicans or persons of any other nationality to immigrate to Canada at present. Look out for this scam!
By: Canadian Council for Refugees
  
   
   USCIS Naturalization Website (Separate Website)
Information and directions necessary for U.S. Citizenship.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS)
  
   
   USCIS Nebraska Service Center (Separate Website)
I-400 Naturalization Petitions for all Minnesota residents must be filed at the Nebraska Service Center.


By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS)
  
   
   Waivers, Exceptions and Special Cases - Naturalization (Separate Website)

By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS)
  
   
   What to do if you are arrested or detained by Immigration This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: National Immigration Law Center (NILC)

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