U Visa Certification - MN
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Albert Lea Police Department
- Updated: Oct 26, 2023
Name of Certifying Agency: Albert Lea Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Darin Palmer
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Lieutenant/Patrol
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Dwaine Winkels
Agency Street Address: 411 Broadway Ave. S. Albert Lea, MN
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City: Albert Lea
Zip Code: 56007
Phone: 507-377-5217
Fax: 507-377-5257
County: Freeborn
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Source of Information: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date Information Obtained: 1/15/2013
Anoka Police Department
- Updated: Mar 27, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Anoka Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Scott Nolan
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Captain
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Agency Street Address: 275 Harrison St. Anoka MN
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City: Anoka
Zip Code: 55303
Phone: 763- 576-2800
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County: Anoka
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Anoka County Attorney
- Updated: Mar 27, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Anoka County Attorney
Name of Certifying Official: Wade A. Kish
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Assistant Anoka County Attorney
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Agency Street Address: 2100 3rd Ave.
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City: Anoka
Zip Code: 55303
Phone: 763-323-5788
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County: Anoka
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Date Information Obtained: 1/15/2013
Anoka County Sheriff's Department
- Updated: Apr 03, 2018
Name of Certifying Agency: Anoka County Sheriff's Department
Name of Certifying Official: Thomas Strusinski
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Detective
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Commander Podamy
Agency Street Address: 13301 Hanson Blvd. NW
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City: Anoka
Zip Code: 55304
Phone: 763-324-5220
Fax: 763-323-5165
County: Anoka
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Preferred Contact Method: Email
Email Address: Thomas.Strusinski@co.anoka.mn.us
Specific Contact Instructions: Fill out as much of I-918B as possible
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Date Information Obtained: 4/2018
Updated by MMLA 4/2018
Austin City Attorney
- Updated: Aug 29, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Austin City Attorney's Office
Name of Certifying Official: Lee Bjorndal
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Assistant City Attorney
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Agency Street Address: Baudler Baudler Maus & Blahnik LLP108 N Main St, Austin, MN
State: MN
County: Mower
City: Austin
zipcode: 55912
Phone: 507-433-2393
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Email Address: Lbjorndal@baudlerlaw.com
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Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Austin Police Department
- Updated: Aug 29, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Austin Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Brian Krueger
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Chief Brian Krueger
Agency Street Address: 201 1st Street Northeast, Austin, MN
State: MN
County: Mower
City: Austin
zipcode: 55912
Phone: (507)437-9400
Fax: (507)437-9546
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Email Address: bmkrue@co.mower.mn.us
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Source of Info: SMRLS
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Blaine City Attorney
- Updated: Jul 10, 2016
Name of Certifying Agency: Office of the Blaine City Prosecutor
Name of the Certifying Official: Michael J. Scott
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Lead Prosecutor
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Michael J. Scott
Agency Street Address: 2140 Fourth Avenue North
City: Anoka
Zip Code: 55303
Phone: 763-421-4110
Fax: 763-421-1040
County: Anoka
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Preferred Contact Method: E-mailed but no indication of preferred method of contact.
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Source of Information: MMLA Minneapolis Office. I sent an email inquiring whether his office would be willing to look over U Visa Cert request. He requested additional information which I provided and he said he would be willing to look over the request if I sent the official documents and request. This is a smaller city (Blaine) that contracts with a private firm in Anoka, MN to do the prosecutions.
Date Information Obtained: July 6, 2016
Bloomington City Attorney
- Updated: Apr 18, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Bloomington City Attorney
Name of Certifying Official: Anne Kaul
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Attorney
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Agency Street Address: 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota
State: MN
County: Carver
City: Bloomington
zipcode: 55431-3027
Phone: 952-563-8753
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Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Bloomington Police Department
- Updated: Jan 15, 2019
Name of Certifying Agency: Bloomington Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Mike Hartley
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Deputy Chief
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Chief Jeff Potts
Agency Street Address: 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington MN
State: MN
County: Carver
City: Bloomington
zipcode: 55431-3027
Phone: (952) 563-4900
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Preferred Contact Method: US mail
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Specific Contact Instructions: Please include all pertinent reports, case number, also complete application information and all other information except for certification area.
Source of Info: MMLA-LegalAid
Date info Obtained: 1/15/2019
Brooklyn Center Police Department
- Updated: Apr 11, 2018
Name of Certifying Agency: Brooklyn Center Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Tim Gannon
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police
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Agency Street Address: 6645 North Humboldt Avenue, Brooklyn Center, MN
State: MN
County: Hennepin
City: Brooklyn Center
zipcode: 55430
Phone: (763) 569-3333
Fax: (763) 561-0717
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Email Address: police@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us
Specific Contact Instructions: Requests a signed waiver from the applicant in order to release the confidential information. Prefers form filled out so he can see the intent of the applicant. Very favorable view of U-visas, see them as strictly a tool for domestic abuse cases
Source of Info: MMLA
Date info Obtained: 4/11/2018
Brooklyn Park City Attorney
- Updated: Jul 10, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Brooklyn Park City Attorney
Name of Certifying Official: Charlie Rogers
Title and Division of Certifying Official: City Attorney
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Agency Street Address: 8525 Edinbrook Crossing, Suite 202
State: MN
County: Hennepin
City: Brooklyn Park
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Phone: (763) 493-5156
Fax: (763) 493-5193
Preferred Contact: Tsehai Wodajo (community liaison)
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Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
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Name of Certifying Agency: Brooklyn Park Prosecutor
Name of Certifying Official: Roger Fellows
Title and Division of Certifying Official: City Attorney
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Agency Street Address: 8525 Edinbrook Crossing, Suite 202
State: MN
County: Hennepin
City: Brooklyn Park
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Phone: 7634935156
Fax: 7634935193
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Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Brooklyn Park Police Department
- Updated: May 20, 2019
Name of Certifying Agency: Brooklyn Park Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Robert Roushar
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Sergeant (U Cert Signer and Primary Contact)
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Craig Enevoldsen
Agency Street Address: 5400 85th Avenue North
State: MN
County: Hennepin
City: Brooklyn Park
zipcode: 55443
Phone: (763) 493-8378
Fax: (763) 493-8393
Preferred Contact: Robert Roushar
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Email Address: Robert.Roushar@brooklynpark.org
Specific Contact Instructions: Applicants should include 1) cover letter, 2) I-918 B 3) Release Form. Average processing time is 3 days. Denied requests will be notified via email and letter
Source of Info: Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid and ILCM
Date updated: 5/20/2019
Buffalo Police Department
- Updated: Jul 10, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Buffalo Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: William Schjolberg
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Officer
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Agency Street Address: 215 1st Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
State: MN
County: Winona
City: Buffalo
zipcode: 55313-1189
Phone: 507457630
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Email Address: william.schjolberg@ci.buffalo.mn.us
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Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Burnsville City Attorney
- Updated: Apr 18, 2014
Elliot Knetsch, Attorney
Campbell-Knutson
1380 Corporate Center, Suite 317
Eagan, MN 55121
The duties of the Burnsville City Attorney are contracted out to Elliot Knetsch. U cert request preferences are not known; however, as recently as April 2014, the Burnsville Police Department provided his name as the appropriate contact for all U visa requests that would normally be sent to the Burnsville Police Department.
Source: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Burnsville Police Department
- Updated: Apr 18, 2014
As of April, 2014, this is the stated policy of the Burnsville Police Department:
All U-visa requests to the Burnsville Police Department are handled by the Burnsville City Attorney’s Office.
Please forward paperwork to:
Elliot Knetsch, Attorney
Campbell-Knutson
1380 Corporate Center, Suite 317
Eagan, MN 55121
Source: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Carver County Attorney
- Updated: Jul 10, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Carver County Attorney
Name of Certifying Official: Nancy Yates
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Victim/witness coordinator
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Agency Street Address: 6004 East 4th Street, Chaska, MN
State: MN
County: Carver
City: Chaska
zipcode: 55318
Phone: 952-361-1412
Fax: 952-361-1413
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Email Address: NYates@co.carver.mn.us
Specific Contact Instructions: We ask that the applicant not complete Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5
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Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Carver County Sheriff
- Updated: Apr 03, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Carver County Sheriff
Name of Certifying Official: Jim Olson
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Sheriff
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Agency Street Address: 606 East 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318
State: MN
County: Carver
City: Chaska
zipcode: 55318-1960
Phone: 952-361-1231
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Source of Info: Jamie Buskirk
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Chaska Police Department
- Updated: Apr 18, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Chaska Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Scott Knight
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief
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Agency Street Address: 2 City Hall Plz, Chaska, MN
State: MN
County: Carver
City: Chaska
zipcode: 55318
Phone: 952-448-4200
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Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Chaska Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Jon Kehrberg
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Captain
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Scott Knight
Agency Street Address: 2 City Hall Plaza
State: MN
County: Carver
City: Chaska
zipcode: 55431
Phone: 9524484200
Fax: 952-448-2307
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Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Clay County Attorney
- Updated: Aug 30, 2017
Name of Certifying Agency: Clay County Attorney
Name of Certifying Official: Lori H. Conroy
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Assistant County Attorney
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Brian Melton, County Attorney
Agency Street Address: Lower Level, 807 11th St. N
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City: Moorhead
Zip Code: 56560
Phone: 218-299-5035
Fax: 218-299-7281
County: Clay
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Source of Information: Mid Minnesota Legal Aid/ILCM
Date Information Obtained: August 2017
Columbia Heights City Attorney
- Updated: Apr 18, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Columbia Heights City Attorney
Name of Certifying Official: Jim Hoeft
Title and Division of Certifying Official: City Attorney
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Agency Street Address: Barna, Guzy & Steffen
200 Coon Rapids Blvd, Ste 400
Coon Rapids, MN
State: MN
County: Anoka
City: Columbia Heights; Columbus
zipcode: 55433
Phone: (763) 780-8500
Fax: (763) 783-5194
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Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Columbia Heights Police Department
- Updated: Sep 05, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Columbia Heights Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Scott Nadeau
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Scott Nadeau, Chief
Agency Street Address: 825 41st Ave. NE.
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City: Columbia Heights
Zip Code: 55421
Phone: 763-706-8100
Fax: 763-706-8126
County: Anoka
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Preferred Contact Method: Mail
Email Address: police@ci.columbia-heights.mn.us
Specific Contact Instructions: Prefer to certify open cases, not old cases.
Source of Information: Mid Minnesota Legal Aid
Date Information Obtained: September 2013
Crookston Police Department
- Updated: Aug 30, 2017
Name of Certifying Agency: Crookston Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Paul Biermaier
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Paul Biermaier
Agency Street Address: 321 W. Robert Street
City: Crookston
Zip Code: 56716
Phone: (218) 281-3111
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County: Polk
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Source of Information: ILCM
Date Information Obtained: August 2017
Dakota County Attorney's Office
- Updated: May 02, 2018
Name of Certifying Agency: Dakota County Attorney's Office
Name of Certifying Official: Phillip Prokopowicz
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief Deputy Attorney
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: James C. Backstrom
Agency Street Address: Dakota County Judicial Center, 1560 Highway 55,
State: MN
County: Dakota
City: Hastings
Zipcode: 55033
Phone: (651) 438-8080
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Specific Contact Instructions: Send cover letter, I0918B with all section 1-5 completed, include Register of Actions and Complaint, self-addressed stamped envelope. They will not certify unless and until prosecution is completed.
Submitted by MMLA: 5/2018
Dakota County Child Protection
- Updated: Aug 31, 2017
Name of Certifying Agency: Dakota County Child Protection
Name of Certifying Official: Joan Granger-Kopesky
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Head of Certifying Agency: Andrea Zuber, Director of Social Services
Agency Street Address: 14955 Galaxy Avenue
City: Apple Valley
Zip Code: 55124
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Email Address: joan.granger-kopesky@co.dakota.mn.us
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Source of Info: MMLA
Date info Obtained: 8/31/2017
Eagan Police Department
- Updated: Apr 18, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Eagan Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: James MacDonald
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief
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Agency Street Address: 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN
State: MN
County: Dakota
City: Eagan
zipcode: 55122
Phone: (651) 675-5700
Fax: 651-275-5107
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Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Eden Prairie Police Department
- Updated: Sep 05, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Eden Prairie Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Rob Reynolds
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Rob Reynolds
Agency Street Address: 8080 Mitchell Road
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City: Eden Prairie
Zip Code: 55344
Phone: 952-949-6200
Fax: 952-949-6203
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Source of Information: Mid Minnesota Legal Aid
Date Information Obtained: September 2013
Edina Police Department
- Updated: Aug 30, 2018
Name of Certifying Agency: Edina Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Timothy F Olson
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Lieutenant/Investigations
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Dave Nelson
Agency Street Address: 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota 55424
State: MN
County: Hennepin
City: Edina
zipcode: 55424
Phone: (952) 826-1610
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Preferred Contact: Nancy Karkov Administrative Assistant
Preferred Contact Method: Mail
Email Address: nkarkhoff@edinamn.gov
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Source of Info: MMLA
Date info Obtained: 8/30/2018
Faribault Police Department
- Updated: Apr 18, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Faribault Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Neal Pederson
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Captain Service Division
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Chief Andy Bohlen
Agency Street Address: 25 4th St NW, Faribault, MN
State: MN
County: Rice
City: Faribault
zipcode: 55021
Phone: (507) 334-4305
Fax: (507) 334-0990
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Preferred Contact Method: Mail
Email Address: Npederson@ci.faribault.mn.us.
Specific Contact Instructions: I like to have a copy of the report at a minimum. If areas of the form are completed it is easier for me.
Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Fridley Police Department
- Updated: May 19, 2019
Name of Certifying Agency: Fridley Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: James Mork
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Captain, Technical Support Division
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Director of Public Safety, Brian Weierke
Agency Street Address: 7071 University Avenue NE
City: Fridley
State: MN
County: Anoka
City: Fridley
zipcode: 55432
Phone: 763-572-3640
Fax: 763-572-3651
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Preferred Contact Method: Mail
Email Address: Jim.Mork@FridleyMN.gov
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Source of Info: ILCM and MMLA
Date info Obtained: May 2019
Golden Valley Police Department
- Updated: Apr 18, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Golden Valley Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Stacey Carlson
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief
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Agency Street Address: 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN
State: MN
County: Hennepin
City: Golden Valley
zipcode: 55427
Phone: (763) 593-8079
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Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Goodhue County Sheriff
- Updated: Jul 10, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Goodhue Co. Sheriff'S Office
Name of Certifying Official: John Blue
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Patrol Sergeant
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Agency Street Address: 430 West 6th Street, Red Wing, MN State: MN
County: Goodhue
City: Red Wing
zipcode: 55066
Phone: (651) 267-2655
Fax: (651) 267-2697
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Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Hennepin County Attorney
- Updated: Aug 19, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Hennepin County Attorney's Office
Name of Certifying Official: Lolita Ulloa
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Managing Attorney
Head of Certifying Agency: Mike Freeman
Agency Street Address: C-2200 MC 526, 300 S. 6th St.
State: MN
County: Hennepin
City: Minneapolis
zipcode: 55487
Phone: (612) 348-7486
Fax: 612-317-6069
Specific Contact Instructions: email Sharon Born with 2 sentence request for certification; no pre-filled I-918B or copies of records, sharon.born@co.hennepin.mn.us; include release (in client's native language if client doesn't speak English) and format you want client's last name and DOB to appear on cert form.
Source of Info: ILCM
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
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Hennepin County Child Protection
- Updated: Jun 22, 2016
Name of Certifying Agency: Hennepin County Child Protection
Name of Certifying Official: Karen Marion
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Supervisor, Legal Unit
Head of Certifying Agency: Janine Moore
Agency Street Address: 525 Portland Ave. S., MC 961, Minneapolis, MN
State: MN
County: Hennepin
City: Minneapolis
zipcode: 55415
Phone: 952-888-7962
Fax: 952-888-0653
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Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013 (updated 2/16/2016)
Hopkins City Attorney
- Updated: Apr 18, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Hopkins City Attorney
Name of Certifying Official: Wynn Curtiss
Title and Division of Certifying Official: City Attorney
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Jeremy Steiner
Agency Street Address: 1011 1st St. S. #400, Hopkins, Mn
State: MN
County: Hennepin
City: Hopkins
zipcode: 55343
Phone: (952) 938-7635
Fax: 952-938-7670
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Preferred Contact Method: email
Email Address: WCurtiss@steinercurtiss.com.
Specific Contact Instructions: should include: 1)Cover letter, 2) I-918 B 3) Police Report 4) Release Form Send I-918 by mail, leave 3,5&6 blank. Fill out the following Certifying agency: Hopkins City Attorney Certifying Official: Jason T. Hutchinson, Title: City Attorney Head of Certifying Agency: Jeremy Steiner, Agency type: local Agency Category: Prosecutor, Address: (proper address. Denied requests will be notified via email. processing time averages 7-14 days. Do not contact for felonies
Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Inver Grove Heights Police
- Updated: Aug 19, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Inver Grove Heights Police Dept.
Name of Certifying Official: Lt. Sean Folmar
Report from AILA member in August 2013: "Inver Grove Heights police Lt. Sean Folmar, the certified signer, informed me today that they have been instructed not to sign any U Visas, and that only the county attorney's or city attorney's office would sign. My follow up question to him was that if the case was never charged because the suspects were never located, we would not, then, be able to obtain their assistance in signing the law enforcement certificate? He replied, "we've been instructed not to sign."
Inver Grove Heights City Attorney
- Updated: Apr 18, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Inver Grove Heights City Attorney
Name of Certifying Official: David Kendall
Title and Division of Certifying Official: City Attorney
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Agency Street Address: LeVander, Gillen & Miller, P.A. 633 Concord Street South, South St. Paul, MN 55075
State: MN
County: Dakota
City: Inver Grove Heights
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Phone: (651) 451-1831
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Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Jackson County Attorney
- Updated: Apr 18, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Jackson County Attorney's Office
Name of Certifying Official: Robert C. O'Connor
Title and Division of Certifying Official: County Attorney
Head of Certifying Agency:
Agency Street Address: 405 4th Street Jackson, MN 56143
State: MN
County: Jackson
City: Jackson
zipcode: 56143
Phone: (507) 847-2850
Fax: (507) 847-2852
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Email Address: Robert.o'connor@co.jackson.mn.us
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Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Kandiyohi County Attorney
- Updated: Apr 24, 2014
Name of Certifying Agency: Kandiyohi County Attorney's Office
Name of Certifying Official: Shane Baker
Title and Division of Certifying Official: County Attorney
Head of Certifying Agency:
Agency Street Address: 415 SW 6th Street, P.O. Box 1126, Willmar , MN
State: MN
County: Kandiyohi
City: Willmar
zipcode: 56201
Phone: 320-231-2440
Fax: 320-231-2706
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Email Address: county.attorney@co.kandiyohi.mn.us
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Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 4/24/2014
Le Center Police Department
- Updated: Aug 29, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Le Center Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Robert Pfarr
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police
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Agency Street Address: 10 W Tyrone Street
Le Sueur, MN 56057
State: MN
County: Le Sueur
City: Le Center
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Phone: (507)357-4888
Fax: (507)357-4802
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Source of Info: SMRLS
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Madelia Police Department
- Updated: Apr 18, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Madelia Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Rob Prescher
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief
Name of Head of Certifying Agency:
Agency Street Address: 116 West Main Street Madelia, MN
State: MN
County: Watonwan
City: Madelia
zipcode: 56062
Phone: (507)642-3246
Fax: (507) 642-8556
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Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Mankato Police Department
- Updated: Aug 29, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Mankato Department of Public Safety
Name of Certifying Official: Todd Miller
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Director of Public Safety
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Todd Miller
Agency Street Address: 710 S. Front Street
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City: Mankato
Zip Code: 56001
Phone: (507) 387-8780
Fax: (507) 387-9292
County: Blue Earth
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Email Address: tmiller@city.mankato.mn.us
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Source of Information: SMRLS
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Maple Grove Police Department
- Updated: Oct 16, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Maple Grove Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Chief David Jess
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: David Jess
Agency Street Address: 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy, P.O. Box 1180 City: Maple Grove, MN
Zip Code: 55311
Phone: (763) 494-6100
Fax: (763) 494-6431
County: Hennepin
Preferred Contact: Chief David Jess
Preferred Contact Method: Mail request
Email Address: police@maplegrovemn.gov
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Information: AILA Member
Date Information Obtained: October, 2013
Minneapolis City Attorney
- Updated: Apr 15, 2019
Name of Certifying Agency: Minneapolis City Attorney
Name of Certifying Official: Jennifer Saunders
Title and Division of Certifying Official: City Attorney
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Susan Segal
Agency Street Address: 350 S. 5th Street, Rm 210
State: MN
County: Hennepin
City: Minneapolis
zipcode: 55415
Phone: (612) 673-2701
Fax:
Preferred Contact Method: Preferred contact is by email.
Email Address: Jennifer.Saunders@minneapolismn.gov.
Specific Contact Instructions: Applicants should submit 1) cover letter 2) I-918 B 3) Police report 4) Release form. If sending by email, be sure to send it to the attention of U Visa Certifier, Jennifer Saunders, Assistant Minneapolis City Attorney. For regular certification requests, please include a cover letter explaining how the victim was helpful. For expedited requests, please note in bold in the subject line of your cover letter, “Applicant (or derivative applicant) in removal proceedings. Please expedite.” Also, include information as to the removal proceedings such as a copy of the notice to appear.
For mailed requests: Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office
Attn: U-Visa certification
350 South 5th Street, Room 210
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Date info Obtained: 4/2019
Source of Information: Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Minneapolis Police Department
- Updated: Apr 15, 2019
Name of Certifying Agency: Minneapolis Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Giovanni Veliz
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Procedural Justice Unit
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Medaria Arradondo, Chief
Agency Street Address: 350 5th Street, Rm.108
State: MN
County: Hennepin
City: Minneapolis
zipcode: 55415
Phone: 612 673-5437 (Work cell: 612.695-0217)
Fax: 612-673-3708
Preferred Contact:612.673.5437 (maintains U cert. request database)
Preferred Contact Method: email
Email Address: giovanni.veliz@minneapolismn.gov.
Specific Contact Instructions: Use email for communication, but send requests by mail to the attention of: Linda Koenig - U Visa. Applicants should submit 1) Cover Letter, 1) I-918 B 3) Narrative Supplements 4) Police Report 5) Release Form and 6) Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope. Processing time averages 4 weeks. Denied Requests will be notified with a return of the documents with comments. Complete all sections of I-918 B except for 6. Submit complete police report with narrative supplements if possible. For domestic assault and OFP violation contacts, the preferred contact is the Minneapolis City Attorney.
Source of Info: Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Date info Obtained: 04/2019
Moorhead Police Department
- Updated: Sep 05, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Moorhead Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: David Ebinger
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: David Ebinger
Agency Street Address: 915 Ninth Ave. N.
Suite:
City: Moorhead
Zip Code: 56560
Phone: 218-299-5120
Fax:
County: Clay
Preferred Contact: David Ebinger
Preferred Contact Method: Mail
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Information: Mid Minnesota Legal Aid
Date Information Obtained: September 2013
Montevideo Police Department
- Updated: Nov 22, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Montevideo Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Adam Christopher
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Adam Christopher
Agency Street Address:103 Canton Avenue, P.O. Box 517
Suite:
City: Montevideo
Zip Code:56265
Phone: 320-269-9402
Fax:
County: Chippewa
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address: Mailbox@montevideopolice.com
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Information: MMLA
Date Information Obtained: November 22, 2013
Morrison County Attorney
- Updated: Aug 19, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Morrison County Attorney
Name of Certifying Official: Brian Middendorf
Title and Division of Certifying Official:
Head of Certifying Agency:
Agency Street Address: 213 1st Avenue Southeast, Little Falls, MN
State: MN
County: Morrison
City: Little Falls
zipcode: 56345
Phone: (320) 632-0190
Fax:
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address: Brianm@co.Morrison.mn.us
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Info:
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
New Hope City Attorney
- Updated: Apr 18, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: New Hope City Attorney
Name of Certifying Official: Steve Sondrall
Title and Division of Certifying Official: City Attorney
Name of Head of Certifying Agency:
Agency Street Address: Jensen Sondrall & Persellin, P.A.
8525 Edinbrook Crossing
Suite 201
Brooklyn Park, MN
State: MN
County: Hennepin
City: New Hope
zipcode: 55443-1968
Phone: (763) 201-0211
Fax: (763) 493-5193
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions: PD does NOT sign certs--blanket policy, ref to City Attorney
Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Nobles County Attorney
- Updated: Aug 19, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Nobles County Attorney's Office
Name of Certifying Official: Kimberly Pehrson
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Asst. County Attorney
Head of Certifying Agency: Kathleen Kusz, County Attorney
Agency Street Address: 1530 Airport Rd.Suite 400, Worthington, MN
State: MN
County: Nobles
City: Worthington
zipcode: 56187
Phone: (507) 295-5298
Fax: (507) 372-8439
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address: countyattorney@co.nobles.mn.us
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Norman County Attorney
- Updated: Aug 30, 2017
Name of Certifying Agency: Norman County Attorney's Office
Name of Certifying Official: James D. Brue
Title and Division of Certifying Official:
Agency Street Address: 17 E. 4th Avenue
City: Ada
Zip Code: 56510
Phone: (218) 784-3809
Fax:
County: Norman
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Information: ILCM
Date Information Obtained: August 2017
Northfield Police Department
- Updated: Oct 29, 2018
Name of Certifying Agency: Northfield Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Monte Nelson
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Sergeant-Investigations
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Monte Nelson
Agency Street Address: 1615 Riverview Ln.
State: MN
County: Rice
City: Northfield
zipcode: 55057
Phone: (507)645-4477
Fax: (507)663-9323
Preferred Contact: P.T. Haider, Sergeant of Investigations
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address: https://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/formcenter/199/199
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Info: SMLRS
Date info Obtained: 10-29-2018
Olmsted County Child Protection and Family Services
- Updated: Sep 12, 2016
Name of Certifying Agency: Olmsted County Child Protection and Family Services
Name of Certifying Official: Christine Rohne
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Program Supervisor
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Scott Maloney, Jodi Wentland
Agency Street Address: 2117 Campus Drive SE
State: MN
County: Olmsted
City: Rochester
Zip code: 55906
Phone: 507-287-2010
Fax:
E-mail Address: rohne.christine@co.olmsted.mn.us
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Information: SMRLS
Date Information Obtained: 8/17/16
Orono Police Department
- Updated: Apr 18, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Orono Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Correy Farniok
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief
Name of Head of Certifying Agency:
Agency Street Address: 2730 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN
State: MN
County: Hennepin
City: Orono
zipcode: 55356
Phone: (952) 249-4700
Fax:
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Owatonna Police Department
- Updated: Oct 29, 2018
Name of Certifying Agency: Owatonna Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Captain Jeff Mundale
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Captain
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Chief Keith Hiller
Agency Street Address: 204 E. Pearl Street
Suite:
City: Owatonna
Zip Code: 55060
Phone: (507) 774-7202
Fax:
County: Steele
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Information: SMRLS
Date Information Obtained: 10-29-2018
Ramsey County Attorney's Office
- Updated: Feb 17, 2014
Name of Certifying Agency: Ramsey County Attorney's Office
Name of Certifying Official: Tami McConkey
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Director of Victim, Witness and Community Services Division
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: John J. Choi, Ramsey County Attorney
Agency Street Address: Office of Ramsey County Attorney, 345 Wabasha Street
Suite: 120
City: St. Paul
Zip Code: 55102-1432
Phone: 651-266-3092
Fax: 651-266-3010
County: Ramsey
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Information: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date Information Obtained: 02/17/2014
Ramsey County Sheriff
- Updated: Dec 23, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
Name of Certifying Official:
Title and Division of Certifying Official:
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Matt Bostrom
Agency Street Address: 425 Grove Street, Attn: U Visa Certification
City: St. Paul
Zip Code: 55101
Phone:
Fax:
County: Ramsey
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method: Mail - addressed to Attn: U Visa Certification
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Information: MMLA/Michael Boston
Date Information Obtained: December 2013
Red Wing Police Department
- Updated: Aug 29, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Red Wing Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Roger Pohlman
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Roger Pohlman
Agency Street Address: 430 W 6th Street
Suite:
City: Red Wing
Zip Code: 55066
Phone: (651) 267-2610
Fax:(651) 267-2669
County: Goodhue
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Information: SMRLS
Date Information Obtained:
Richfield Police Department
- Updated: Dec 19, 2018
Name of Certifying Agency: Richfield Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Jay Henthorne
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Lieutenant
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Bradley Drayna, Lieutenant
Agency Street Address: 6700 Portland Ave S
State: MN
County: Hennepin
City: Richfield
zipcode: 55423
Phone: 6128619830
Fax:
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address: mflaherty@cityofrichfield.org
Specific Contact Instructions: Lt. Flaherty now signs U Certs for Richfield PD, used to be Mike Koob
Source of Info: MMLA
Date info Obtained: 12/19/2018
Rochester City Attorney
- Updated: Aug 19, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Rochester City Atty's Office
Name of Certifying Official: Michael Spindler-Krage
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Criminal Division Sup'r
Name of Head of Certifying Agency:
Agency Street Address: 201 4th St SE # 247, Rochester, MN
State: MN
County: Olmsted
City: Rochester
zipcode: 55904
Phone: (507)328-2106
Fax: (507)328-2727
other: Spindler is no longer at City attorneys office.
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Info:
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Rochester Police Department
- Updated: Aug 29, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Rochester Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Roger Peterson
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Roger Peterson
Agency Street Address: 101 4th Street SE
State: MN
County: Olmsted
City: Rochester
zipcode: 55904
Phone: (507) 328-6902
Fax:507-328-6975
Specific Contact Instructions: Send requests to the attention of Sarah Clayton, Administrative Services Manager. If the criminal case was prosecuted, the U cert request will be forwarded to the City Attorney's office for review and certification.
Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 5/1/2013
Roseville Police Department
- Updated: Apr 18, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Roseville Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Rick Matwig
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief
Name of Head of Certifying Agency:
Agency Street Address: 2660 Civic Center Rd, Roseville, MN
State: MN
County: Ramsey
City: Roseville
zipcode: 55113
Phone: (651) 792-7008
Fax: (651) 792-7200
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Savage Police Department
- Updated: Jul 10, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Savage Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Rodney R. Seurer
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief
Name of Head of Certifying Agency:
Agency Street Address: 6000 McColl Drive, Savage, MN
State: MN
County: Scott
City: Savage
zipcode: 55378
Phone: (952) 882-2600
Fax: (952) 882-2615
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Info:
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Scott County Attorney's Office
- Updated: Feb 17, 2014
Name of Certifying Agency: Scott County Attorney's Office
Name of Certifying Official: Ron Hocevar
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief Deputy
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Pat Ciliberto
Agency Street Address: 200 4th Ave. W.
Suite:
City: Shakopee
Zip Code: 55379
Phone: 952-496-8242
Fax: 952-496-8775
County: Scott
Preferred Contact: Send the request to Tera Portinga, Victim/Witness Coordinator of the Scott County Attorney's Office at the same address.
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Information: Liz Knoot, Knoot Law PLLC
Date Information Obtained: 2/13/2014
Shakopee Police Department
- Updated: Aug 19, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Shakopee Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Craig Robson
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Captain
Name of Head of Certifying Agency:
Agency Street Address: 475 Gorman St, Shakopee, MN
State: MN
County: Scott
City: Shakopee
zipcode: 55379
Phone: (952) 233-9400
Fax:
Note: an AILA member reported on the listserv that Craig Robson declined to certify a case that would otherwise qualify on the grounds that it was closed.
Email Address: CRobson@ci.shakopee.mn.us
Specific Contact Instructions: both capt. Robson and former MD officer Bill Strait, though sounding congenial have not been helpful in getting certs and seem to be running these through the CA's office.
Source of Info:
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
South St. Paul Police Department
- Updated: Apr 22, 2014
Name of Certifying Agency: South St. Paul Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: William Messerich
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: William Messerich
Agency Street Address: 125 3rd Ave. North
Suite:
City: South St. Paul, MN
Zip Code: 55075
Phone: 651-554-3300
Fax: 651-554-3301
County:
Preferred Contact: William Messerich
Preferred Contact Method: Send the incident reports and completed I-918
Email Address: bmesserich@southstpaul.org
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Information: Paula Schwartzbauer
Date Information Obtained: April 2014
St. Cloud Police Department
- Updated: Apr 03, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: St. Cloud Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Daniel Collins
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Captain
Name of Head of Certifying Agency:
Agency Street Address: 118 NW 3rd Street
State: MN
County: Stearns
City: St. Cloud
zipcode: 56303
Phone: 5073326013
Fax:
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Info: Jamie Buskirk
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Stearns County Attorney
- Updated: Dec 30, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Stearns County Attorney
Name of Certifying Official: Mike Lieberg
Title and Division of Certifying Official:
Head of Certifying Agency: Janelle Kendall
Agency Street Address: 705 Courthouse Square, Suite 448
State: MN
County: Stearns
City: St. Cloud
zipcode:
Phone: 3206563880
Fax: 320.656.6695
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions: Requests that U Certification be filled out by attorney/advocate.
Source of Info: Jamie Buskirk
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Stearns County Sheriff
- Updated: Apr 03, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Stearns County Sheriff
Name of Certifying Official: Mark Mix
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Deputy Sheriff
Head of Certifying Agency:
Agency Street Address: 807 Courthouse Square, PO Box 217
State: MN
County: Stearns
City:
zipcode:
Phone: 3202593700
Fax:
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Info: Jamie Buskirk
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
St. James City Attorney
- Updated: Sep 12, 2016
Name of Certifying Agency: St. James City Attorney
Name of Certifying Official: Steven Sundee
Title and Division of Certifying Official: City Attorney
Name of Head of Certifying Agency:
Agency Street Address: PO Box 506, St. James
State: MN
County: Watonwan
City: St. James
zipcode: 56081
Phone: (507) 375-3352
Fax: (507) 375-4483
other: Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions: For requests that should go to the PD or if unsure of who best to sign, contact: Melissa Cornelius, Watonwan County Victim Witness Coordinator at 507-375-3260 or melissa.cornelius@co.watonwan.mn.us
Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2013; updated by SMRLS 8/17/16
St. Louis Park Police Department
- Updated: Nov 23, 2015
Name of Certifying Agency: St. Louis Park
Name of Certifying Official: John Luse
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police Name of Head of Certifying Agency: John Luse
Agency Street Address: 3015 Raleigh Ave South
City: St. Louis Park
Zip Code: 55416
Phone: (952) 924-2600 - direct for Chief Luse: (952) 924-2602
Fax:
County: Hennepin
Preferred Contact: Send form by mail with self-addressed stamped envelope
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Information: MMLA
Date Information Obtained: 09/16/2014
St. Paul City Attorney's Office
- Updated: Nov 29, 2018
Name of Certifying Agency: St. Paul City Attorney's Office
Name of Certifying Official: Maria DeWolf
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Supervisor, Domestic Abuse Unit
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Lyndsey Olson, City Attorney
Agency Street Address: 400 City Hall and Courthouse, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd.,
Suite: 500
County: Ramsey
City: St. Paul
zipcode: 55102
Phone: Ph: (651) 266-8710
Fx: (651) 298-5619
Preferred Contact: Maria DeWolf
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions: Ms. DeWolf prefers that the I-918B be pre-filled, except part 4
Source of Info: Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Date info Obtained: 11/29/2018
St. Paul Police Department
- Updated: Aug 15, 2017
Name of Certifying Agency: St. Paul Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Sergeant Rob Stanway
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Sergeant, NARCO Unit
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Chief Todd Axtell
Agency Street Address: 367 Grove Street
State: MN
County: Ramsey
City: St. Paul
zipcode: 55101
Phone: (651) 266-8989
Fax:
other:.
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method: mail
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions: Applicants should include: 1) Cover letter 2) I 918B (Parts 1 and 2 only) filled out for each individual (Leave the remaining parts 3, 4, 5 and 6 BLANK.) 3) All Police reports including all supplements for the Case number cited in the request. 4) Self-addressed and stamped envelope. Denied requests will be notified by mail. May request expedited decision in particular cases by make such requests judiciously.
Source of Info: Mid Minnesota Legal Aid
Date info Obtained: July2017
Waseca Police Department
- Updated: Aug 29, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Waseca Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Penny Vought
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Penny Vought
Agency Street Address: 308 South State Street
Suite:
City: Waseca
Zip Code: 56093
Phone: (507) 835-9735
Fax: (507) 835-1678
County: Waseca
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Information: Only signing U certs for closed cases under recommendation from County Attorney.
Date Information Obtained: 6/12/12
Watonwan County Attorney or Sheriff's Office
- Updated: Oct 29, 2018
Name of Certifying Agency: Watonwan County Attorney or Sheriff's Office
Name of Certifying Official: Stephen Lindee
Title and Division of Certifying Official: County Attorney
Head of Certifying Agency: Stephen Lindee
Agency Street Address: PO Box 518
State: MN
County: Watonwan
City: St. James
zipcode: 56081
Phone: (507) 375-3260
Fax:
Preferred Contact: Melissa Cornelius
Preferred Contact Method: email
Specific Contact Instructions: Send to Melissa Cornelius Email Address: melissa.cornelius@co.watonwan.mn.us
Please send the information to me (Melissa Cornelius) and I will present to the County Attorney or law enforcement member for signature. It is nice when the I-918 is mostly filled out.
Source of Info: SMRLS
Date info Obtained: 10-29-2018
Wells Police Department
- Updated: Aug 08, 2016
Name of Certifying Agency: Wells Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Timothy Brenegan
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Chief Timothy Brenegan
Agency Street Address: 125 South Broadway
Suite:
City: Wells
Zip Code: 56097
Phone: 507-553-5824
Fax: 507-553-5858
County: Faribault
Preferred Contact: Timothy Brenegan
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address: TBrenegan@cityofwells.net
Specific Contact Instructions: Send request by mail. Applicants should submit 1) Cover Letter, 2) I-918B 3) Police Reports 4) Narrative Supplements 5) Release Form and 6) Self-Addressed Stamped Return Envelope. Complete all sections of I-918B except for 6. Processing time was 1 week.
Source of Information: SMRLS
Date Information Obtained: 10/15/2015
West St. Paul Police
- Updated: Feb 17, 2014
Name of Certifying Agency: West St. Paul Police
Name of Certifying Official: Bud Shaver
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Bud Shaver
Agency Street Address: 1616 Humboldt Ave.
Suite:
City: West St. Paul, MN
Zip Code: 55118
Phone: 651-552-4200
Fax:
County: Dakota
Preferred Contact: Bud Shaver
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:bshaver@cityofwsp.org
Specific Contact Instructions: According to an advocate, Chief Shaver may not approve all requests, as generally the department's policy has been against signing off on U Visas. It is important to explain the details of the victim's situation and advocate as to how the U Visa would benefit the victim.
Source of Information: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date Information Obtained: Nov. 2013
Willmar Police Department
- Updated: Feb 17, 2014
Name of Certifying Agency: Willmar Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: David Wyffels
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief of Police
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: David Wyffels
Agency Street Address: 2201 23rd Street NE
Suite: 102
City: Willmar
Zip Code: 56201
Phone: (320) 214-6700
Fax:
County: Kandiyohi
Preferred Contact: David Wyffels
Preferred Contact Method: mail
Email Address: dwyffels@willmar.gov (or dwyffels@willmarmn.gov)
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Information: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date Information Obtained: 12/2013
Winona Police Department
- Updated: Apr 18, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Winona Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Paul Bostrack
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief
Name of Head of Certifying Agency:
Agency Street Address: 201 W 3rd St, Winona, MN
State: MN
County: Winona
City: Winona
zipcode: 55987
Phone: (507) 457-6302
Fax:
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address: pbostrack@co.winona.mn.us
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013
Worthington Police Department
- Updated: Sep 12, 2016
Name of Certifying Agency: Worthington Police Department
Name of Certifying Official: Kevin Flynn
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Captain
Name of Head of Certifying Agency: Chief Troy Appel
Agency Street Address: 1530 Airport Rd, Ste. 300
State: MN
County: Nobles
City: Worthington
zipcode: 56187
Phone: (507) 372-2136
Fax: (507) 372-5977
Email Address: kflynn@co.nobles.mn.us
Specific Contact Instructions: mail completed I918b with IRC report (request records first and send with)
Preferred Contact:
Source of Info: Immigrant Law Center of MN
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013; updated by SMRLS 8/29/16
Wright County Attorney
- Updated: Jul 10, 2013
Name of Certifying Agency: Wright County Attorney
Name of Certifying Official: Brian J. Asleson
Title and Division of Certifying Official: Chief Deputy Attorney
Head of Certifying Agency:
Agency Street Address: 10 2nd St NW #400, Buffalo, MN
State: MN
County: Wright
City: Buffalo
zipcode: 55313
Phone: 7636827340
Fax:
Preferred Contact:
Preferred Contact Method:
Email Address:
Specific Contact Instructions:
Source of Info:
Date info Obtained: 2/1/2013