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IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES | IOWA MIGRANT MOVEMENT FOR JUSTICE

1111 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

Eligibility

Citizenship-eligible immigrants and refugees whose incomes are less than 200% of the poverty level

Required documents

All immigration documents

Hours

Mon 9 am - 4:30 pm Tue 9 am - 4:30 pm Wed 9 am - 4:30 pm Thu 9 am - 4:30 pm Fri 9 am - 4:30 pm

Languages

Arabic, Dari, English, French, Pashto, Spanish

Application process

Visit website to fill out a pre-screening intake form, or call if needing further assistance

Fees

Varies by services, some nominal legal fees may be charged, but Iowa MMJ will not refuse service to individuals based only on their inability to pay

Service area

Iowa

Description

Offers low-income immigrants and refugees a safe place to seek free legal assistance for immigration and naturalization issues. The attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives provide counsel for immigrants and refugees who are eligible for legal status in the United States. Counsel and advice for new clients is available at monthly legal clinics in 7 locations in Iowa: Ames, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Ottumwa, Decorah, Marshalltown and Storm Lake. The attorneys or DOJ accredited representatives may represent clients beyond the intake clinics if they are eligible for immigration benefits and there is a capacity to assist them.

Providing organization

IOWA MIGRANT MOVEMENT FOR JUSTICE

Offers low-income immigrants a safe place to seek low-cost legal assistance for immigration and naturalization issues.