Organization Name: Freedom House
Organization Overview: Freedom House is a temporary home for survivors of persecution from around the world seeking legal asylum in the United States and Canada. We are the only agency in the United States that provides all services needed by those fleeing persecution in their home country
Each year, hundreds of men, women and children arrive at Freedom House seeking shelter and help in rebuilding their lives in safety and freedom. They typically arrive exhausted, hungry and traumatized, with little more than the clothes they are wearing. Freedom House has the capacity to house 35 people at a time as they seek asylum. However, we take great pride in not turning away anyone who is eligible for asylum, which means we nearly always operate above capacity.
Language: English,French,Spanish
Cultures: All
Street: 2630 W. Lafayette
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48216
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 964-4320
Fax No: (313) 963-1077
Email: ddrennan@freedomhouse.org
Website: http://freedomhousedetroit.org
Organization Name: Global Talent Retention Initiative
Organization Overview: GTRI focuses on strengthening and diversifying the state's economy through the retention of top international talent. By retaining international students, GTRI is a catalyst to lessening the skills gap in the STEM fields especially, and cultivating a climate in which Michigan businesses can be competitive in the new economy. GTRI collaborates with the Governor's office, the Office for New Americans, Global Detroit, over 30 Michigan Universities, the University Research Corridor (URC), the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Michigan's economic development agencies, ethnic chambers, professional organizations, and employers throughout the state.
GTRI is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the New Economy Initiative (NEI), and is housed in partnership with Prima Civitas.
GTRI was originally formed as a result of the Global Detroit Study about the impact of immigrant talent on the region’s economy. Studies have shown that immigrants disproportionately contribute to economic growth, employment, and wage gains. In addition, more than 50% of PhDs and sometimes as much as 40% of master’s degrees in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) are awarded each year in the U.S. to international students. Since IT and engineering are the fastest growing industries, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find qualified candidates for high level tech positions if international students are not considered as part of an employer’s applicant pool.
Language: English
Cultures: International Students
Street: 4444 Second Ave.
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48801
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 687-4674
Email: info@migtri.org
Website: http://www.migtri.org
Organization Name: Grad Valley State University International Student Office (GVSU)
Organization Overview: Welcome
Grand Valley State University is home to almost 400 F-1 and J-1 international students. Our office advocates for international students on campus and serves as a primary resource for legal, cultural, and social matters for international students. We work closely with many offices across campus, as well as organizations in our community to help international students feel at home and connected with community.
Language: English
Cultures: All,International Students,Multicultural
Street: Room 130, Lake Ontario Hall, 1 Campus Drive
City/Township: Allendale
State: MI
Zip Code: 49401
Country: USA
Phone: (616) 331-3898
Email: studyabroad@gvsu.edu
Website: http://www.gvsu.edu/istudents/
Organization Name: Hispanic Center of Western Michigan
Organization Overview: The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan is a nonprofit organization serving the needs of the Hispanic and broader community.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: Hispanic
Street: 1204 Grandville Ave. NW
City/Township: Grand Rapids
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
Country: USA
Phone: (616) 742-0200
Fax No: (616) 742-0205
Email: info@hispanic-center.org
Website: http://www.hispanic-center.org/
Organization Name: Immigrant Connection
Organization Overview: The Immigrant Connection at City Life Church is an approved and certified immigration legal site in downtown Grand Rapids that offers assistance to low-income families and/or individuals eligible for an immigration benefit.
What We Do
Advice and Counsel
Family-based Petitions
DACA
Temporary Protected Status
Adjustment of Status
Consular Processing
Petitions for survivors of domestic violence (VAWA) or violent crimes (U Visa)
Affidavit of Support
Work Authorization
Naturalization/Citizenship Applications
Removal of Conditions of Residency
We are currently only taking new clients on Mondays between 9am and 5pm. Appointments are not scheduled ahead of time and you will be helped in the order that you arrive.
If you cannot attend on a Monday, our next Saturday new client intake day is scheduled for November 7th, 2015 at 10am.
An initial consultation lasts approximately 45 minutes and costs $30.
Consultations are currently held in English. A translator can be provided for an additional fee and with advance notice. You are welcome to bring a friend or family member with you to translate!
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: All,Hispanic
Street: 574 S. Division Ave
City/Township: Grand Rapids
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
Country: USA
Phone: (616) 260-1477
Email: office@citylifeonline.net
Organization Name: International Affairs Center
Organization Overview: Making this world better by helping others
The International Affairs Center (IAC) is a non-partisan, non-sectarian, nonprofit organization that support and unite all American Immigrants in the Greater Flint Area. Through immigration and language services to the immigrant community and the community at large, the IAC works diligently to broaden understanding about and appreciation of Immigrants cultures and to encourage and recognize American Immigrants involvement in the Greater Flint Area community.
Language: Arabic,English
Cultures: All,Arabic,Multicultural
Street: 601 N. Saginaw Street Suite 1 B
City/Township: Flint
State: MI
Zip Code: 48502
Country: USA
Phone: (810) 762-4989
Fax No: (810) 762-4979
Organization Name: International Institute of Toledo
Organization Overview: The International Institute of Toledo has been serving the Toledo and surrounding communities since 1919. We specialize in providing immigration counseling and interpretation services, in addition to other related services such as translation, and passport photos.
We provide professional immigration counseling and interpreter services to over 2,000 families each year from 139 different counties who settle in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.
A little more about us:
•Our fees are affordable
•Accredited by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
•Not part of a national organization
•Our staff has over 35 years of immigration experience
•Free telephone consultation
•We see clients by appointment only
Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to serving you.
Language: Arabic,English,Spanish
Cultures: All
Street: 3110 Tremainsville Road
City/Township: Toledo
State: OH
Zip Code: 43613
Country: USA
Phone: (419) 241-9178
Fax No: (419) 241-9170
Organization Name: International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit
Organization Overview: Embracing the Past....Building on the Future.
The International Institute is dedicated to working with the foreign-born and with all Americans in the constant task of solving social problems, acculturation, education, and acceptance. It provides and utilizes human and physical resources to advance the welfare and the integration of the foreign-born and their relatives; foster community awareness that varied cultures contribute to the richness of American life; and serve other organizations in the areas of its competence.
Language: Arabic,Bosnian,Croatian,English,French,Polish,Portuguese,Serbian,Spanish,Swedish
Cultures: African,African-American,All,Arabic,Central American,Guatemalan,Hispanic,Latin American,Mexican,Norwegian,Palestinian,Polish,Syrian
Street: 111 E. Kirby St.
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48202
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 871-8600
Fax No: (313) 871-1651
Email: immigration@iimd.org
Website: http://www.iimd.org
Organization Name: Jewish Family Services-Immigration and Citizenship
Organization Overview: Jewish Family Service is dedicated to helping individuals and families cope, survive and thrive in an ever-changing world.
We are focused on the needs of the Jewish Community, while providing services to all.
Language: English,Russian,Ukrainian
Cultures: East European,Jewish,Russian,Ukrainian
Street: 6555 West Maple Road
City/Township: West Bloomfield
State: MI
Zip Code: 48322
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 592-2300
Fax No: (248) 592-2310
Email: atorman@jfsdetroit.org
Website: http://www.jfsdetroit.org
Organization Name: Justice for Our Neighbors - Southeastern Michigan (JFON)
Organization Overview: "Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) is a faith-driven ministry, welcoming
immigrants into our churches and communities by providing free,
high-quality immigration legal services, education and advocacy. The
JFON program was initiated by the General Board of Global Ministries in
1999 and has served thousands of immigrants throughout the United States."
JFON video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0FmlIUXR9A&feature=youtu.be
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: All
Street: 20000 W. 13 Mile Rd.
City/Township: Beverly Hills
State: MI
Zip Code: 48025
Country: USA
Phone: (734) 709-1151
Email: appointments@jfonsemi.org
Website: http://www.jfonsemi.org
Organization Name: Justice for Our Neighbors - West Michigan (JFON-WM)
Organization Overview: JFON is a ministry of hospitality in Grand Rapids and Holland that welcomes immigrants into our communities by providing affordable, high-quality immigration legal services, engaging in advocacy for immigrants’ rights and offering education to communities of faith and the public. As part of a nationwide outreach project of UMCOR and the First United Methodist Churches in Grand Rapids and Holland, JFON provides free immigration legal services to those earning 200% of poverty or less.
JFON advocates for immigrants on issues of social justice and works to make our communities more welcoming to all immigrants, regardless of race or religion. Please DONATE Now! so we can continue to advocate FOR the immigrant!! JFON is a grassroots effort and depends on local support for 100% of our operating funds. No donation is too small. We appreciate your support!
Language: Arabic,Burmese,English,French,Hindi,Nepali,Somali,Spanish,Swahili
Cultures: All
Street: 207 Fulton St E, Suite 3101
City/Township: Grand Rapids
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
Country: USA
Phone: (616) 301-7461
Website: http://jfonwestmichigan.org/
Organization Name: Lakeshore Legal Aid / LA VIDA
Organization Overview: "Lakeshore Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm providing a wide range of free civil legal services to low income people and seniors in our communities.
The Mission of Lakeshore Legal Aid is to exercise all methods of legal advocacy and representation in order to:
· Empower people to address their legal rights and concerns,
· Provide access to the legal system and all community resources, and
· Preserve the dignity of our clients."
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: All,Hispanic
Street: 5635 W. Fort Street
City/Township: Detroit
State: MI
Zip Code: 48209
Country: USA
Phone: (313) 849-3920 ext 5036
Website: http://www.lakeshorelegalaid.org/
Organization Name: Lawrence Technological University - International Programs
Organization Overview: On behalf of the Office of International Programs (OIP), we look forward to welcoming you to our campus. Over the course of your stay at LTU, the OIP will assist you with your cultural adjustment, academic integration, professional growth, and personal support.
Language: English
Cultures: All,American,Chinese,Indian,International Students,Multicultural
Street: C405, A. Alfred Taubman Student Service Center, 21000 West 10 Mile Road
City/Township: Southfield
State: MI
Zip Code: 48075
Country: USA
Phone: (248) 204-4100
Fax No: (248) 204-4115
Email: International@ltu.edu
Website: http://www.ltu.edu/international/
Organization Name: Lemkin House
Organization Overview: The mission of Lemkin House is to provide shelter and support— physical, legal, social, and spiritual— for those people in the West Michigan area who are seeking asylum in the United States.
We are supported and encouraged by many Grand Rapids-based social service agencies, legal clinics and private attorneys, and members of religious and academic communities.
The name “Lemkin House” was chosen to honor the memory of a man who dedicated his life with an absolute passion to give ethnic slaughter a name and make it a crime. In doing so, we hope to continue his legacy and bring a name left in the shadows back into the light. (Clink on his name in drop-down menu to learn more about his life.)
We incorporated rosemary into our logo from Shakespeare’s line in Hamlet:
“There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance; pray, love, remember.”
Language: English
Cultures: All
Street: 817 Livingstone Dr.
City/Township: Grand Rapids
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
Country: USA
Phone: (269) 599-6951
Email: info@lemkinhouse.org
Website: http://lemkinhouse.org/
Organization Name: Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates
Organization Overview: Bringing stability to West Michigan families & communities through legal services & advocacy
Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates (LIA) is a law office that brings stability to West Michigan families and communities through legal services and advocacy. Families that are constantly in fear of deportation; families that lack access to quality, low-cost legal services; families that are unauthorized to work; and/or families are trapped in violent situations, struggle to maintain stability and economic security. Unstable families and families suffering from economic insecurity lead to instability in our communities, schools, and workplaces. This is an issue that impacts everyone in our community: rich and poor, young and old, citizen and noncitizen.
Founded in response to this need within one of our most vulnerable communities, LIA provides high-quality legal services for a nominal fee. LIA also advocates through community education, internships and volunteer opportunities, and public awareness campaigns. These services work towards insuring family economic security, intact and unified family units, and detecting and preventing violence in our community.
LIA staff and board of directors are members of this community who are passionate about serving this community. Anyone, regardless of race, color, religion, creed, disability, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, are welcome to seek and receive services at LIA. We value human life and dignity. We value social justice. And we value a strong and stable community.
Language: English,Spanish
Cultures: All,Multicultural
Street: 665 136th Avenue, Suite 150
City/Township: Holland
State: MI
Zip Code: 49424
Country: USA
Phone: (616) 298-8984
