Contact U. S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)
APPOINTMENTS
Use InfoPass online to make or cancel an appointment with an immigration officer at the district office in Bloomington. Information about using InfoPass.
USCIS DISTRICT OFFICE
2901 Metro Drive, Suite 100
Bloomington, MN 55425
Hours, directions, and other information
In order to visit this office or to speak with an Immigration Information Officer, you must have an appointment scheduled by USCIS, or you must schedule an InfoPass appointment, on the USCIS website.
APPLICATION SUPPORT CENTER
1360 University Ave. Suite 103
St. Paul, MN 55104
Hours, directions, and other information
There are no direct filings of applications at an ASC. The only after filing service that is provided by an ASC is fingerprinting. Fingerprinting services are by appointment only and are related to an application for an immigration benefit. You will be notified about an ASC appointment by mail.
INFORMATION BY PHONE
National Customer Service Center - 1 (800) 375-5283
CASE STATUS
Case Status Online
If you have an application receipt number, you can check the status of your case online. Also available in Spanish.
Forms and Photos
LOCATING FORMS
Forms and Fees from the USCIS
NOTE: Review or print all online instructions. The most up-to-date information, including fees and mailing instructions, may only be available online and not on the form itself.
Forms by mail
PRINTING FORMS
Forms may be printed using computers at any Hennepin County Library location. The cost is .10 per page.
ELECTRONIC FILING
Electronic filing may be completed using a personal computer and Internet access. Please note that while e-filing may be done at Hennepin County Library workstations, the process may take over an hour to complete, and time limits may apply. Library staff can assist in getting started but are not qualified to assist with filing or to offer legal advice.
Users should also be aware that library PCs are configured to be public access machines and not personal computers. For that reason, Hennepin County Library clearly states that it is not responsible for any liability that may occur as a result of the disclosure of financial or other personal information over the system.
File My Application Online (E-Filing) from the USCIS
PHOTOS AND SCANNING
Photographs and Fingerprints
Information from the USCIS
Computer Labs and Technology Centers at Brookdale Library, Eden Prairie Library, Ridgedale Library, Southdale Library, Franklin Library and Hosmer Library offer scanners for public use.
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Legal Assistance
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Citizenship & Naturalization
BECOMING A U.S. CITIZEN
Frequently Asked Questions
600 Nicollet Mall, Ste. 390A
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 752-6677
Serves low-income Hennepin County residents.
No charge for services.
Call for an intake or referral; no walk-in services.
Servicios para la gente que habla español en VLN
Minnesota Immigration Walk-In Clinics Calendar
from LawHelpMN.org
Find an Attorney (from the Hennepin County Law Library)
Referral sources for attorneys in Minnesota, including low-income options.
LawHelpMN.org
Sources of legal assistance, information, and community contacts.
Español ~ Hmoob ~ SomaliLawHelp.org
Citizenship
Information from the USCIS.
Citizenship Resources for Instructors
from the Minnesota Literacy Council
CLASSES
Minnesota Literacy Council's Adult Literacy Hotline
Call for for information about citizenship classes.
International Institute of Minnesota - Citizenship Services
Free classes. Questions about citizenship and the process can be answered in person or over the telephone. Call 651-647-0191, Ext. 307
Adult Education Programs
Call your local school district to find classes offered through community education.
EXAM PREPARATION
Citizenship Resource Center: Study for the Test from the USCIS
Includes civics questions, vocabulary lists, flash cards, audio, video, and other resources. Also includes resources for teachers.
LearningExpressLibrary
Practice taking tests online, including U.S. citizenship, TOEFL, adult basic skills, civil service, and many more. A registered library card is required to create an account.
Subscription purchased with funding from Hennepin County property taxes.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
For children and teens who want to learn about the U.S. government and how it works. The "Grades 9-12" section is helpful for citizenship exam study, with historical documents and information about branches of government, how laws are made, elections, and more.
Study guides are available to check out from the library.
Search the Hennepin County Library Catalog:
Citizenship
Or Ask a Librarian for help.
How do I get a green card?
See information about Green Cards (Permanent Residence) from the USCIS.
When is the Diversity Visa Lottery and what are the requirements to apply?
See information about the Diversity Visa Lottery from the U.S. Department of State.
How do I get a travel visa?
See Travel.State.Gov for information about travel for U.S. citizens and visas for foreign citizens from the U.S. Department of State.
Do you have books about immigration and citizenship that I can check out?
The library has many books on immigration and citizenship that you can check out. Search the Library Catalog for these subjects:
Citizenship
Emigration and Immigration law
Or Ask a Librarian for help.
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Immigrants in Minnesota
Twin Cities Immigrant Orientation Resources
The Orientation Guide includes basic immigration and legal information, public benefits, social services, healthcare, and more. Available in English, Somali, and Spanish.
Latinos in Minnesota
Graphs and tables using 2000 Census data provided by the Chicano Latino Affairs Council.
HACER, Hispanic Advocacy and Community Empowerment through Research
HACER is an independent, non-profit organization that conducts research to serve Latino advocacy efforts. Several research publications on the Latino communities in Minnesota are available to view or download.
Minnesota State Demographic Publications - Immigration
Publications, media releases, and links from Minnesota's State Demographic Center.
More Resources
U.S. GOVERNMENT
WelcometoUSA.gov
The U.S. Government’s official web portal for new immigrants with information about citizenship, education, healthcare, benefits, employment, personal finance, and more.
Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants
A publication from the USCIS for new permanent residents, containing "practical information to help immigrants settle into everyday life in the United States." Available in English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese, and several other languages.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Department of Homeland Security
OTHER
Mexican Consulate in St. Paul
Consulado de México en Saint Paul
797 East 7th St.
Saint Paul MN, 55106
Línea de información 651-772-4084 (information)
Protección y Emergencias 651-772-4417 (emergencies)
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Energy of a Nation: Immigration Resources
Migration Information Source
National Immigration Forum
Opposing Viewpoints
A dynamic online library of current event topics--the facts as well as the arguments of each topic's proponents and detractors.
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