Arabic immigration lawyers serving Somalia families in MN
Arabic immigration lawyers in Minneapolis
With 25,000+ Arab Americans, Minneapolis has a thriving Arab community. Our Arabic immigration attorneys serve Somalia, Egypt, Palestine families with the language skills and cultural understanding your case requires. Free consultation available.
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Arab immigration attorneys in Minneapolis, Minnesota ready to help with your case. Select your legal matter below to get matched with a specialist.
Visa Applications
Work visas, tourist visas, student visas, and more
Green Cards
Family-based, employment-based, and diversity lottery green cards
Citizenship & Naturalization
Become a U.S. citizen through naturalization
Asylum & Refugee Status
Protection for those fleeing persecution
Deportation Defense
Fight removal proceedings and protect your rights
Family Petitions
Bring family members to the United States
Arab community in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis has the largest Somali population in the United States, many of whom speak Arabic. The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood is known as "Little Mogadishu."
Arabic-speaking residents
Source: Census and community estimates
- Cedar-Riverside
- Phillips
- Northeast Minneapolis
Corporate headquarters hub with healthcare and manufacturing
Key Industries
Data last updated: January 2026
Why Minneapolis families choose Arabic immigration lawyers
Minneapolis's Arab community is concentrated in neighborhoods like Cedar-Riverside, Phillips, Northeast Minneapolis, with many families working in healthcare, manufacturing, retail. Organizations like Somali Community Development Foundation support the local Somalia and Egypt community. This established presence means Arabic-speaking lawyers here have deep experience with the specific needs of Arab American families.
Minneapolis's Somali community needs lawyers who understand both Somali and Arabic and the unique challenges facing East African refugees.
Best Arabic immigration lawyers in Minneapolis
What makes our Arab immigration attorneys in Minneapolis, Minnesota stand out? Language fluency, cultural understanding, and proven experience.
Native Arabic communication
Discuss your case directly in Arabic without interpreters. Arab clients can explain complex situations clearly and understand every detail of their legal options.
Cultural understanding
Work with attorneys who understand Arab family dynamics, cultural values, and community expectations that may affect your Minneapolis case.
Licensed in Minnesota
Every attorney in our network is licensed by the Minnesota State Bar, verified, and has demonstrated experience serving Minneapolis's growing Arab population.
Responsive service
Get connected with an attorney in Minneapolis quickly. Most consultations are scheduled within 1-2 business days of your request.
Specialized experience
Our attorneys have specific experience with cases common in Minneapolis's growing Arab population, from immigration to business matters.
Community trusted
Attorneys recommended by Arab American organizations, mosques, and community centers throughout Minneapolis and Minnesota.
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Iraqi, Syrian & Lebanese immigration lawyers in Minneapolis
Arab attorneys with specific experience serving clients from Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and across the Arabic-speaking world.
Iraqi immigration lawyer in Minneapolis
Our Iraqi attorneys understand the specific challenges Iraqi families face, including Chaldean, Kurdish, and Arab Iraqi backgrounds. They speak Arabic fluently and have extensive experience with Iraqi documentation and legal matters.
Specialized experience
- SIV and refugee case experience
- Understanding of Iraqi documentation
- Chaldean and Kurdish community connections
- Experience with interpreter visas
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Syrian immigration lawyer in Minneapolis
Syrian attorneys in our network have extensive experience helping Syrian families navigate legal challenges. They understand the Syrian refugee experience and can communicate with you in Arabic.
Specialized experience
- Refugee and asylum expertise
- TPS status knowledge
- Syrian documentation challenges
- Family reunification experience
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Lebanese immigration lawyer in Minneapolis
Lebanese lawyers serve the Lebanese community with professional, culturally-aware legal services. Our Arab attorneys understand Lebanese family dynamics, business traditions, and legal needs.
Specialized experience
- Business and investment expertise
- Dual citizenship matters
- Family business succession
- International transaction experience
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Palestinian immigration lawyer in Minneapolis
Palestinian attorneys understand the unique challenges Palestinian families face. Our Arab lawyers provide compassionate, effective legal representation with deep knowledge of Palestinian circumstances.
Specialized experience
- Statelessness documentation
- Travel document expertise
- Family reunification challenges
- Humanitarian case experience
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Our network also serves Yemeni, Egyptian, Jordanian, Moroccan, and other Arabic-speaking communities.
Testimonials
Arabic immigration lawyer reviews in Minneapolis
Read what Arab American families in Minneapolis say about our Arabic-speaking immigration attorneys.
“The Somali community here is large but finding a lawyer who understood our specific situation took time. My attorney had worked with Somali refugees before. She knew what evidence to gather, how to document conditions in Mogadishu. Asylum granted in 2023.”
Abdi H.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
2025
“Needed TPS fast when Yemen was designated. My lawyer filed within the first month of the designation. Work permit arrived six weeks later. She made everything so straightforward.”
Halima A.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
2025
“My wife is a US citizen but she works abroad half the year. Made documenting our relationship complicated. Lots of questions about why we don't live together full-time. My lawyer prepared a detailed explanation with evidence. Approved first try.”
Hassan N.
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
2025
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Immigration in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Understanding the local immigration infrastructure helps you prepare for your case. Here's what you need to know about immigration resources in Minneapolis.
The Bloomington Immigration Court has one of the highest asylum grant rates (58%) in the country.
Pending Cases
Local court backlog
Average Wait Time
Moderate wait times
Asylum Grant Rate
above national average
Immigration Judges
At local court
USCIS field office
For applications & interviews
USCIS St. Paul Field Office
2901 Metro Drive, Suite 100
Bloomington, MN 55425
Immigration court
For removal proceedings
Bloomington Immigration Court
2901 Metro Drive, Suite 100
Bloomington, MN 55425
Statistics are based on FY2025 EOIR data. Actual wait times and grant rates vary by individual case. National asylum grant rate average: 37%. Data source: EOIR FY2025 Data via Congressional Research Service.
Arabic immigration lawyer questions: Minneapolis
Get answers about hiring an Arab immigration attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Costs, process, and what to expect.
Arabic community resources in Minneapolis
Beyond legal representation, these organizations can help Arabic speakers in Minneapolis with various needs.
Somali Community Development Foundation
Serving the Somali community with resettlement and integration services.
Know a resource we should add?
We're always looking to expand our directory of resources for the Arabic-speaking community. If you know of organizations that serve the Minneapolis area, let us know.
Suggest a ResourceImmigration guides & resources
Comprehensive guides to help you understand your immigration options. For personalized advice in Minneapolis, Minnesota, consult with one of our Arabic-speaking attorneys.
Complete Guide to Getting a Green Card
Everything you need to know about obtaining permanent residence in the United States, from eligibility to the application process.
Complete Guide to U.S. Citizenship
Everything you need to know about becoming a United States citizen through naturalization.
Complete Guide to Asylum in the United States
Understanding the asylum process, eligibility requirements, and how to build a strong case for protection.
Complete Guide to Deportation Defense
Understanding removal proceedings and your options for staying in the United States.
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