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The forms and links below are for use when you must do-it-yourself.   It is ALWAYS better if you talk to an attorney before going it alone with a legal problem or in a court matter.  CLICK HERE to find an attorney in your area.  ALWAYS keep a copy of any form or letter you submit to court or anyone else.

 
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   Appeal a Decision by a State Agency - Do it Yourself
If you want to "appeal" a decision by a state agency (e.g., if you believe you were wrongly denied benefits), this free and simple program can help you create the form you need.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
 
  
   
   Benefits Checkup (Separate Website)
Get all the benefits you deserve. Find and enroll in federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care and other needs.
By: National Council on Aging
  
   
   Change of Address Form This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Every non-citizen should send this form AR-11 to CIS when you move, even if your status is valid.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS)

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , Russian / Pусский , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
  
   
   Combined Application Form for Cash Assistance, Food Support and Health Care Programs
Fill out this form to apply for assistance from these programs at your local county office.
By: Minnesota Department of Human Services
  
   
   Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Forms (Separate Website)
This list contains a variety of immigration legal forms that are often requested from the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).
By: U.S. Department of Justice
  
   
   Minnesota Court Fee Waiver: In Forma Pauperis (Separate Website)
If you believe you cannot afford to pay court fees and costs, click here to learn about the forms you need to fill out to have your court fees waived. These forms are called "In Forma Pauperis" papers.
By: Minnesota State Court Self-Help Center
  
   
   Public Assistance Appeals - Form and Instructions
If you were denied public benefits or your benefits were cut off, you can use this form to appeal the decision. After reading the instructions on the second page, you can fill out the form, print it off, and mail it in.
By: Minnesota Department of Human Services
  
   
   Court Fee Waiver (In Forma Pauperis) - Do it Yourself
If you can not afford court fees, this free and simple program can help you fill out the form you need to have the fees waived.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
 
  
   
   Immigration Forms from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (Separate Website)
Immigration forms to be downloaded and filled out.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS)

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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   Legal Advice Clinics & Self-Help in the Courts (Separate Website)
Locate your judicial District and scroll down to view the list of self-help services in your area.
By: Volunteer Attorney Program
  
   
   Volunteer Lawyers Network Legal Clinics (Separate Website)

By: Volunteer Lawyers Network, Ltd
  
   
   Minnesota Immigration Clinics Calendar (Separate Website)

By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
  
   
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