Asylum Project - Advocates for Human Rights, The
- Volunteer attorneys represent low income asylum seekers at interviews with Department of Homeland Security asylum officers, in removal proceedings before immigration judges and in administrative and federal court appeals. - Provides brief advice, pro se (self-representation) information and limited assistance in preparing asylum application to asylum seekers not accepted for full representation.
Last assured
03/14/2024
Physical Address
330 South 2nd Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Hours
8:30 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
Fax
(612)341-2971
Application process
Call or visit website. Initial contact done by phone only. Callers will be asked to provide basic information about income eligibility, residence and the type of immigration assistance required. Eligible applicants will be scheduled for an intake interview. Clients with immediate legal deadlines will be seen as needed.
Fee
Donations accepted; donations requested; none
Required documents
Recent pay stub for those currently employed
Eligibility
Income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, seeking asylum because of a fear of persecution in home country; serves residents of Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota
Languages
French
Spanish
Service area
MN ND SD
Agency info
Advocates for Human Rights, The
Dedicated to the promotion and protection of internationally recognized human rights. With the help of volunteer attorneys, documents human rights abuses, and advocates on behalf of individual victims.