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Know Your Rights

There are certain rights guaranteed to all people in the United States, regardless of immigration status. Being informed and prepared is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.

We have compiled resources from other organizations that are available in many languages.

These guides help you understand your rights:

If law enforcement or ICE stop you or come to your home or work
If you are questioned about your immigration status
If you are detained by law enforcement or ICE

More Articles and Resources

Immigrant Small Business Resource Fair 2025

Aug 11, 2025

Read about our successful, second annual Immigrant Small Business Resource Fair from October 3, 2025.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Michael

Aug 06, 2025

Learn about volunteering for the International Institute of Minnesota in this question and answer series with our dedicated volunteers. Today, meet Michael, a loan officer and housing specialist, who sponsors and volunteer teaches New Americans about homebuying. This essential role helps immigrants learn how to apply for a mortgage and how to buy a home.

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July 2025 Updates

Jul 17, 2025
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about:

Citizenship’s life-changing protection

Afghan client stories of first American jobs

Volunteer opportunities

Birthright citizenship update
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Minnesota Homeownership Center: Network Homeownership Advisors Podcast

Jul 17, 2025

In this episode of the Welcome Home podcast, Bill Gray of the Minnesota Homeownership Center sits down with three of Network Homeownership Advisors, including Institute Financial Coach, Stephen Sengendo to discuss their work in honor of Homeownership Month.

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How an Afghan Couple Found their First American Jobs

Jul 14, 2025

Discover how Vida and Zabihullah, Afghan newcomers to Minnesota, overcame language barriers and cultural challenges to build a new life through support from the International Institute of Minnesota.

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Priyanka and Sarban’s Family Citizenship Story

Jul 01, 2025

Priyanka and Sarban’s family’s path to U.S. citizenship highlights the life-changing benefits of naturalization and how parents can pass it along to their children through derivative citizenship. Their story showcases how support from organizations like the Institute can help eligible immigrants overcome barriers and achieve their dreams of becoming New Americans.

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Q&A on Birthright Citizenship

Jun 27, 2025

We understand that immigrants in Minnesota may have questions about birthright citizenship following the decision by the Supreme Court on June 27. This is what we know currently.

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June 2025 Updates

Jun 20, 2025
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about:

World Refugee Day client story about mentorship

Nursing Assistants Day and the most recent nursing assistant graduates

Seeking sponsorships for Small Business Resource Fair for Immigrants

Current volunteer openings

New Americans Campaign: Make an early gift

Institute denounces travel ban as harmful to refugees and families

Find us at Twin Cities Pride
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World Refugee Day 2025

Jun 19, 2025

This World Refugee Day we celebrate with the story of a new arrival and his mentor as they bond over engineering, culture and hope while building a new life in Minnesota.

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