Immigration & Citizenship

Immigration & Naturalization
Immigration Statistics
Immigrants in Minnesota
Translation Resources
Related Resources

Immigration & Naturalization

WelcometoUSA.gov
Official government portal for immigrants to the USA. Includes information on immigration and citizenship, education and childcare, healthcare and families, government benefits, facts about the United States, money and finance, employment, and emergencies and safety.

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
The site includes access to commonly needed forms as well as a directory of field offices.
Appointments with immigration officers can be scheduled online using the InfoPass system (available in 12 languages).

Visas - United States Department of State
Information and forms for applying for U.S. immigrant visas.

Immigration Statistics

Office of Immigration Statistics
Information about foreign nationals who enter or attempt to enter the United States for temporary or permanent residence through a variety of status categories, as well as subsequent actions such as apprehension, removal, or naturalization.

United States Foreign-Born Population
Reports and data on the United States' foreign-born population from the Census Bureau.

Immigrants in Minnesota

Immigration in Minnesota: Discovering Common Ground
An overview of past and present immigration to Minnesota, including history and links to related resources on the Web. A highlight of the site is a 16-page PDF brochure about immigration and current trends. From the Minneapolis Foundation.

International Institute of Minnesota
Classes, tutoring, and assistance for immigrants who want to learn English and prepare for the United States citizenship test.

Minnesota Ethnic Resources Directory
Listings of non-profit organizations providing ethnic or nationality services, including information regarding citizenship and passport procedures.

Minnesota Literacy Council - Citizenship Information
Information for applicants for naturalization, including benefits of citizenship, interview questions, and a list of resources about citizenship.

Speaking for Themselves: A Survey of Hispanic, Hmong, Russian, and Somali Immigrants in Minneapolis-Saint Paul
Downloadable report (in PDF format) from the Wilder Foundation that explores the shared experiences as well as the wealth of differences among four major immigrant groups in the Twin Cities area.

Twin Cities Immigrant Orientation Resources
Important agencies, phones numbers, and community resources for immigrants to the Twin Cities area. Includes Immigrant Orientation Guides in Spanish and Somali.

Translation Resources

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