World Relief Minnesota participates in the following programs:
PY 2009-10
Immigration Services
WRM is a Bureau of Immigration Appeals (BIA), [Dept. of Justice] accredited agency that provides immigration services to the immigrant community in the Twin Cities. Primary services include: Green card applications, family reunification paperwork, and adjustment of immigration status, travel document, naturalization and citizenship applications, and affidavit preparations. WRM serves over 300 immigrants annually.
Legal Services
The Immigration staff at World Relief Minnesota assist clients with the following Immigration applications:
I-90 Replacement of Green Card
I-102 Replacement of I-94
I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancé
I-130 Family-Based Petition
One Step Processing (Spouse Petition including I-130 and I-485)
I-131 Travel Document/ Advance Parole
I-485 Green Card Application
G-325A Biometric Form
I-730 Refugee Visa 93 and Asylee Visa 92
I-765 Employment Authorization
I-864 Affidavit of Support
N-400 Naturalization
N-600 Certificate of Citizenship
DS-230 Application for Immigrant Visa
DMV Request for Variance
FOIA Request
Affidavit Preparation
Affidavit of Relationship (AOR/Family Sponsorship)
Consultation (Half hour)
Refugee Interest Form
Fees
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) [Dept. of Homeland Security] charges fees for each of these applications.
In addition, the WRM Immigration Department charges nominal fees that vary depending on the complexity of services provided, reflect the direct costs of the services, and are in line with national Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) guidelines. Our service fees cover: application preparation, legal screening, referral to social services (if applicable), photos, mailing and follow-up. Discounts on WRM service fees are available only for “Path to Citizenship” applications, and are determined based on strong evidence of financial hardship. Feel free to contact us for a listing of our current fees.
Scheduling an Appointment
The WRM Immigration Department assists clients by appointment only. Appointments are generally available Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.
For Affidavit of Relationship appointments, call the Refugee Family Sponsorship Line: 612-243-2956
For Family-Based Visa (I-130, One-Step and 1-129F) appointments, call Chong Vang, Immigration Legal Services Director: 612-243-2946
For Green Cards, Citizenship, and all other immigration appointments, call Clarissa Willeke, Immigration Counselor: 612-243-2971
For refugee/asylee green card and citizenship clinics at the Karen Organization of Minnesota (St. Paul), contact KOM directly: 651-788-7593.
Refugee Social Services (RSS)
RSS contracts through the State of Minnesota (DHS) endeavor to provide refugees with stable housing, assistance in adjusting their immigration status, safe environments, engagement in community services and programs, and independent functioning. WRM currently is involved in two RSS contracts; primarily providing assistance with the adjustment of the immigration status of refugees. WRM is working with the Karen Organization of Minnesota and with African Assistance Programs and the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota in these efforts.
