Special Immigration Statuses 

Information from USCIS about who is eligible for asylum and how to apply.

Legal help for military members, veterans and their families

Learn more about what asylum is and the process for applying. 

Get information about what to do if they "terminate" (cancel) your parole. This website is updated every Monday.

Learn what parole is and what you need to know if they "terminate" (cancel) your parole.

Resources and information about Minneapolis efforts to prevent human trafficking and information for individuals who have experienced human trafficking to get help and support (resources are not limited to Minneapolis residents). 

Compilation of resources for Afghan new arrivals to the US.

Information from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for Afghan nationals, includes links to forms and information about Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Special Immigrant Visas, Parolee status and work authorization and other possible legal options.  

Information about Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainians, designated by USCIS in March 2022. 

Learn about recent changes and updates for DACA status and applications.

Find updated information on DACA and how to apply for legal help.

The form to use for a person granted asylum or refugee status, to ask for their spouse or children to get status. 

This information explains how people granted asylum or refugee status can apply for their spouse and children to also get status. There is a time limit to do this. 

These cards contain five simple questions to help you see if your situation might be labor trafficking and decide if you want to seek help. Survivor self-assessment cards, also available in Arabic, French, Indonesian, Khmer, Malay, Mandarin, Spanish, Swahili, Vietnamese.Is someone holding your personal documents for you? (I.D., passport, or papers) Does someone else control the decisions you make about your life? (Where you go; where you live; who you talk to; when you see your family; whether you take breaks at work; whether you work when you are sick or injured; or how you spend your money) Do you owe money to your boss, the person who hired you, or the person who helped you find the job? (Money is taken directly from your pay to cover a debt or for travel; the amount you owe increases; or the amount you owe does not decrease) Are you receiving all your pay? (Not paid at all; not paid on time; not paid as promised; or paid in housing, food, or other things but not money) Are you afraid something bad will happen to you or someone else if you leave your work?Call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center 24-hour hotline (888-373-7888) to find help in your area.

Fact sheet explaining the rights of asylees and refugees to work and what documents they can present to prove that eligibility.

Information and updates about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Information from USCIS about eligibility for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) for some abused, abandoned, or neglected children and how to apply

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) lets non-citizens who have been abused by their U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative get immigration status without the abuser’s knowledge, consent, or participation. This website has information on how to apply.

Information from USCIS about certain crime victims' eligibility for U Nonimmigrant Status (U Visas) and how to apply

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations and forms to apply or renew

The Unaccompanied Children Resource Center offers free help and information for advocates and immigrants.  Scroll down at this link for information about who can stay in the United States, how to take good care of your case, what happens in immigration court, and living in the United States.

Immi is an online screening tool and legal information website, also available in Spanish, that helps immigrants in the U.S. understand their legal options. It is free and confidential. Start by completing the online interview to understand your immigration options. At the end, you will receive personalized results that explain your immigration options, as well as why you might qualify and potential risks.  Or browse the Learning Center for information about your rights and about different types of immigration status.

U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents can apply to bring certain family members to the U.S. To learn more about the process, see the Family section of the USCIS website.