Immigration Services
Immigration Services assists refugees, relatives and immigrants with immigration forms and processes at a low cost with a focus on reuniting families, filing for permanent residency and naturalization and completing other paperwork. The program is affiliated with Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC), which trains staff to offer approved services.



Services:

• Assistance with paperwork for family reunification of eligible refugees and asylees
• Assistance with immigration forms and processes
• Basic immigration services to low-income individuals at minimal cost; staff are accredited by
the federal Board of Immigration Appeals

Responsibilities:

First priority to serve those arriving through United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

Contact:
Migration and Refugee Services

1276 University Avenue West

St. Paul, MN 55104

651-647-3100

651-641-1005 fax
Volunteer:
612-204-8435
Donate: 612-204-8374

Additional Migration & Refugee Services: Hispanic Outreach, Reception and Placement and Refugee Cash Assistance

 
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is available to immigrants who:

• • Came to the U.S. before age 16
  • Are at least age 15 at the time they apply for DACA (children in immigration removal proceedings can apply at a younger age)
  • Were less than age 31 and without legal status on 6/15/12 •   Have lived in the U.S. for at least 5 years continuously, as of 6/15/12
  • Meet certain educational and personal conduct requirements

For a complete description of the requirements and procedures, visit www.uscis.gov/childhoodarrivals

Immigration Reform

To learn more about immigration reform, please visit these websites:

• • CCSPM Office of Social Justice “Immigration” page: http://ccspm.org/ImmigrationIssues
  • Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC):  http://cliniclegal.org/
  • Justice for Immigrants: http://www.justiceforimmigrants.org/index.shtml 

To find out more about how you can be an advocate for immigration reform, please contact Catholic Charities Advocacy Office at:

60 Plato Boulevard East #230
(Drake Bank Building)
Saint Paul, MN 55107
651.647.2588