Immigration Resources

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Citizenship and Immigration

Library Resources

Books about U.S. citizenship and examination preparation.
Books about the history of immigration in the U.S.
Immigration Fiction for Adults

Web Resources

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Contact USCIS Use InfoPass online to make an appointment with an immigration officer at the district office in Detroit.
Local Application Support Center
USCIS Forms and Fees

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Community Services for Immigrants and Refugees

Settlement and Refugee Services

211 Hotline
African Community Center of Michigan
Asian Health Outreach Foundation
Bethany Refugee Services
Catholic Human Development Outreach 213 Sheldon Boulevard SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4557 (616)458-7428
Justice for our Neighbors
Kent County Health Department
Lutheran Social Services of Michigan


Heritage Centers and Associations

Alliance Française de Grand Rapids
The Asian Center
Bosnian Cultural Center - 2839 Eastern Ave (616-452-8094)
Chinese Association of West Michigan
Council on American-Islamic Relations
Edelweiss Club of Grand Rapids
Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan
Japan-America Society of West Michigan
Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids
Polish Heritage Society
Swedish American Heritage Society of West Michigan
West Michigan Filipino American Association
World Affairs Council of West Michigan


Economic Support

Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC)
Multiracial Association of Professionals (MAP)
Project Blueprint
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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Learning English

Library Resources

to help you learn English
Mango Languages database Once you've accessed, choose "English Courses."
to help Spanish speakers learn English

Community Resources

Grand Rapids Community College ESL Community Resource Guide
Grand Rapids Public Schools Adult and Community Education Center
The Literacy Center of West Michigan

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Adult Basic Education

Browse the Library's collection of materials for adult learners.

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Ethnic Resources Directory

West Michigan Ethnic Resources Directory Compiled by the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, this is a comprehensive directory of ethnic resources in the Grand Rapids area.


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Local Immigration History Resources

The History and Special Collections Department of the library houses published family genealogies, local genealogical publications, obituary files, a cemetery index and a surname file.
Books on immigration in Michigan
Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest
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