Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

We welcome, support and celebrate our immigrants. City leaders come to us for advice on immigrant issues.
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Director Michelle Rivero
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Trump administration targeting of Somali immigrants

We are closely tracking media reports that the Trump administration will be targeting Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities beginning this week.
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Know your rights and resources

Find resources and learn your immigration rights.
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What we do

We lead the City's work on immigrant and refugee affairs.

Know your rights and resources

Find resources and learn your immigration rights.

Get help

We connect you with resources for shelter, food, legal help and more.

Meetings and events

You can see videos of forums and a full calendar of events.

Become a citizen

We outline the steps for becoming a United States citizen.

Learn about immigration

You can learn more about immigration with these videos from our partners.

Citizenship workshop

Learn about becoming a US citizen on Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Overview

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Goals

Immigrant and Refugee Affairs works to make sure Minneapolis residents have:

  • Safety
  • Dignity
  • Opportunity

We want our city a place where immigrants and refugees:

  • Feel welcome
  • Get involved
  • Prosper

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Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

Neighborhood & Community Relations

Email Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

Phone

612-673-3129

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

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