Immigrant & Refugee Affairs

We advise the City on immigration issues, welcome new immigrants, connect residents to resources and legal help, and highlight the contributions of immigrants in our community.

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What we do

You can read about our purpose, goals and community engagement process.

Legal services

We fund several organizations to provide free or low-cost immigration legal help.

Resources for new arrivals

Learn more about resources for new immigrants and refugees living in Minneapolis.

Events

We host a public meeting about immigration every month, Welcoming Week and other events.

Immigration in Minnesota

Stories, demographics and research from and about immigrants in Minnesota.

Gateways for Growth

Initiative to create opportunities for immigrants and refugees in our communities.

News

Learn about City programs and changes immigration law, policy, resources and enforcement.

Language help

The City offers language services for people who speak Hmong, Somali and Spanish.
See language services

Contact us

Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

Neighborhood & Community Relations

Email Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

Phone

612-394-6018

Address

Crown Roller Mill
105 Fifth Ave., Room 425
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

Meet the staff

Neighborhood & Community Relations

Email NCR

 

 

Phone

612-673-3737

Address

Crown Roller Mill
105 Fifth Ave., Room 425
Minneapolis, MN 55401
 

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

See list of City holidays

Meet our staff