Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice

Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice (Iowa MMJ) is statewide membership-based advocacy and immigration legal service organization driven and led by immigrant and refugee voices and united with allies.

Our mission is to build a movement for justice led by immigrants and refugees in Iowa by providing high-quality legal services and community empowerment through organizing. 

We envision Iowa that is welcoming and inclusive, where the rights of immigrants and refugees are ensured through access to legal services, their voices are heard and the issues that impact them are addressed.

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Location Information

Statewide

Phone (515) 255–9809

Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice (Iowa MMJ) is statewide membership-based advocacy and immigration legal service organization driven and led by immigrant and refugee voices and united with allies.

Our mission is to build a movement for justice led by immigrants and refugees in Iowa by providing high-quality legal services and community empowerment through organizing. 

We envision Iowa that is welcoming and inclusive, where the rights of immigrants and refugees are ensured through access to legal services, their voices are heard and the issues that impact them are addressed.

Services:

We regularly represent clients in a variety of immigration cases, including:

  • Family-Based Immigration: including petitions, adjustment of status, and consular processing

  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

  • Green Card Applications (refugee adjustments, U-Visa adjustments, I-90’s, etc.)

  • Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans

  • Asylum

  • Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

  • Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Benefits

  • U-Visas for victims of certain crimes

  • Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), including cases for unaccompanied minors

  • Naturalization and Citizenship

  • A Limited Amount of Removal Defense Work

Intake Process:

Complete the pre-screen form on the website. If you need assistance filling out the form, call our office at 515-255-9809.

After we receive your pre-screen form, an Iowa MMJ staff member will contact you within 90 days to let you know if we are able to provide legal assistance and the process for getting an appointment. If we are not able to provide legal assistance, we will provide you with an explanation.

You may also refer to our Immigration Attorney List for additional resources.

Monthly intake clinics are held at 3700 Cottage Grove Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311.

Interpreters Available:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
  • Dinka
  • Nuer

Hours:

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am-4:30 pm

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 41006
Des Moines, IA 50311

Handicap Accessible: No

Appointment Needed: Yes

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