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Immigrant Resources

Ann Arbor Public Schools Adult Education

Offers free ESL classes to adults 20yrs and older. Day and night classes available. Classes are 15 weeks in duration. Placement is determined by the ESL program. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes are offered. Free citizenship classes are offered at night. Locations in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.

Address: Room 206, 2800 Stone School Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Address #2: Parkridge Community Center, 591 Armstrong Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Phone: 734-997-1250

Website: https://www.a2schools.org/Page/7939

Languages: English

Arbor Bridge Church

Offers ESL classes at all levels and for all ages. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays for 90 minutes. Childcare is available for an additional 7 dollars during the morning classes. English and American culture classes are available Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00pm-2:30pm OR Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am-11:30am. English conversation classes are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm. All classes are $15 per class.

Address: 2500 S. Main Street (Between Busch's shopping center and Briarwood Mall.)

Phone: (517) 945-3388

Website: http://arborbridgechurch.com/esl/

Languages: English

Jewish Family Services

JFS offers immigration services to eligible populations including application assistance for adjustment of status, naturalization, travel documents, and employment authorization documents including translation if needed. JFS offers a variety of other international services including employment and economic empowerment services, citizenship classes, ESL classes, and resettlement and integration services.

Address:

2245 S. State St., Ste 200

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Phone: (734) 769-0209

Website: https://jfsannarbor.org/programs-services/international/

Email: info@jfsannarbor.org

Hours:

Mon-Thurs, 9am-5pm

Fri, 9am-3pm

Languages: Russian, Arabic, Kurdish (as needed), Farsi, English

Michigan Immigrant Rights Center

Provides low-cost and free legal assistance in Adjustment of Status, Asylum applications, NACARA, Naturalization/Citizenship, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, T visas, U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions. Also provides assistance in filing forms and filings with USCIS and representation before the Immigration Court. Other areas of legal assistance include Civil Rights and Public Benefits. Clients must make less than 200% of the federal income poverty level. No income requirement is needed for citizenship services.

Address: 15 S. Washington Street, Suite 201, Ypsilanti, MI 4819

Phone: (734) 239-6863

Phone hours: (734) 239-6863

Website: https://michiganimmigrant.org/

Email: mirc@michiganimmigrant.org

Languages: Spanish, English, other languages as needed

Movimiento Cosecha Ann Arbor Community Learning Center

Provides free academic services to pre-K through 9th grade children during the pandemic. There is a waiting list, but priority is given to immigrant families and children whose parents have to work and are unable to supervise or support them during school hours.

Address: 2145 Independence Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Phone: (734) 971-6133

Email: movimientocosechainfo@gmail.com

Website: https://www.lahuelga.com/learning-pod

Languages: Spanish, English

Samaritas

Samaritas provides legal, translation, education, and employment services to immigrants, refugees, and asylees. They offer a refugee resettlement program for new refugees.

Address:

3820 Packard St #170

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Phone: (734) 971-1944

Website: www.samaritas.org

Email: info@samaritas.org

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm

Languages: Spanish, Arabic, English

Synod Community Services

Offers translation services, housing and mental health assistance, state I.D. assistance, financial assistance in obtaining an I.D., homelessness aid, housing programs, money management counseling, in-home care/support, hoarding abatement,and support in accessing technology. Income verification may be required for certain programs.

Address: 615 S. Mansfield Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Phone: 734-483-9363

Email: info@synodhelps.org

Website: http://www.synodhelps.org/

Languages: Spanish, French, English

University Translators Services

This is the primary organization that Washtenaw County Community Mental Health uses for translators. Please call them and set up the translation services at least 48 hours in advance. Please note that this organization typically charges high prices for their services.

Phone: (734) 665-7295

Website: www.univtrans.com
Email: info@univtrans.com

Washtenaw Community College

Offers free ESL classes and conversation groups for adults 18 and older (virtual during the pandemic). A valid government issued I.D. is required to register. The program is an English immersion program, and classes are best for individuals who know at least 100 words in English, but all are encouraged to register.

Address: Student Welcome Center

4800 E Huron River Dr

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Phone: 734-973-3543

Website: https://www.wccnet.edu/start-now/esl.php

Languages: English, other languages as needed

Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights (WICIR)

This organization provides emergency response for Immigration Customs and Enforcement raid victims. They provide advocacy, legal assistance and information, and community education on immigration issues. For immigration-related emergencies, call 734-355-2707.

Phone: (734) 355-2707

Email: wicirwashtenaw@gmail.com

Website: http://wicir.org

Languages: Spanish, French, English

Washtenaw Literacy

Offers free adult ESL tutoring and classes Monday-Friday. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes available. All levels of English are welcome. Virtual sessions are available during COVID. Their main office is located in Ypsilanti, but they have several locations throughout Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.

Address: 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Phone: (734) 337-3338

Email: info@washtenawliteracy.org

Website: https://washtenawliteracy.org/get-help/learn-english

Languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese, English

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