Immigration and Legal Resources

Protect yourself from immigration scams

Be careful of scams. If you need help, speak with someone who is trained and authorized to assist with immigration. To learn more, visit the Know Your Rights webpage from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.

Legal help

It is important to understand your immigration status, rights and responsibilities while living in the United States. Every person’s situation is different, so it is best to speak with an immigration lawyer or accredited representative for advice regarding your case. Only they can give immigration advice.

You can contact the legal providers below. Their ability to take clients may vary depending on availability.

  1. Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: Call 800-223-1368 to ask for a consultation or visit Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
  2. Global Friends Coalition (for residents of Grand Forks): Complete the Request for Help – Immigration Services form on their website.
  3. Global Refuge provides support to refugees across North Dakota through virtual consultations and referrals to local partners. Begin by completing the Schedule A Consult form on their website.
  4. Carranza Immigration Law: Call 701-291-3442 or visit Carranza Immigration Law.
  5. Rachel Miller: Call 701-390-6461 or email rmiller.immigration@gmail.com.
  6. Advocates for Human Rights: Call 612-341-9845 or fill out the Intake form on their website. You can also find self-help tools on their website.
  7. Legal Services of ND: Call 866-621-9886 for people aged 60 and older or 800-634-5263 for those under 60. You may also fill out the Contact Us form on their website.
  8. Olufemi-O. Adisa, Attorney: Call 701-799-9264.

Tip: Bring your immigration documents when you meet with a lawyer or accredited representative.

I-94 form

An I-94 Electronic Form is an important record from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It shows the date you entered the U.S., your immigration status and your departure date (if applicable).

Get your most recent I-94 online at United States Customs and Border Protection I-94. Save/print a copy; you may need it for IDs, benefits, work authorization, etc.

Know your rights: North Dakota discrimination law

The North Dakota Human Rights Act makes sure no one is treated unfairly because of who they are. This law protects you in these areas:

  • Work
  • Housing
  • School
  • Stores and restaurants
  • Banks and credit
  • Government services

It covers things like race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin, marital status and creed.

How to report unfair treatment:

  • Online
  • Phone: Call the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights at 701-328-2660 or 800-582-8032. Translation help is free. Ask for a translator when you call.
  • Email: Send details to humanrights@nd.gov; Translation help is free. Ask for a translator when you write.

What counts as illegal discrimination?

Visit North Dakota Labor and Human Rights to learn more about each topic:

  • Job discrimination
  • Housing discrimination
  • School discrimination
  • Credit discrimination
  • Unfair treatment in stores or public spaces
  • Retaliation for filing a complaint

If you have questions or need help, a Career Navigator or your case manager can guide you through the process.