What to Expect the First Time You Go to Immigration Court in Minnesota

Authored By
Education for Justice
Last Updated
09/2024

This fact sheet talks about what to do before a hearing in immigration court and what to expect when you get to the courthouse. It does NOT help you fill out forms or apply for permission to work. It does NOT have information about asylum, different types of visas, or other programs. LawHelpMN’s self-help library has other fact sheets on those topics.

This fact sheet was developed in collaboration with the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, The Advocates for Human Rights, and the Volunteer Lawyers Network. It was supported by funding from the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services.

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