Frequently Asked Questions
Our Services and Other Resources
I am a refugee living outside of the United States. Can LSS help me resettle in Minnesota?
We are so sorry to hear about your struggles, and we pray for your safety. Currently, the refugee resettlement program in the U.S. has been suspended. Please continue to engage with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and visit Welcome.US for the latest information on humanitarian parole.
How do I find English Language Learner/ESL classes near me?
This page allows people to enter their address, choose a radius and look for free adult classes. Choose “English (ESL)” under class subjects, and then pick the options you want in the left-hand column.
I am already in the U.S. and am looking for help with matters related to newcomers.
If you are a refugee or other (ORR) Office of Refugee Resettlement-eligible individual in the Twin Cities, the quickest way for you to get an appointment with our team is to attend a walk-in session, which occur every Tuesday from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. at 2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. If you are in St. Cloud or greater MN, please fill out the Contact Us form below.
I am an asylum seeker. Can LSS Refugee Services help me?
LSS Refugee Services unfortunately does not have any services available for asylum seekers. You can check out the MN Asylum Network, a resource list for asylum Seekers. Counties often have some supports available to asylum seekers with children through the Parents Support Outreach Program (PSOP). PSOP is an early intervention program providing short-term voluntary support for children and families. Questions can be sent to the Minnesota Department of Human Services.