Application Preparation & Photos
Immigration Services at the Institute
The foreign-born have a myriad of routine and special immigration application needs. Some need family reunification assistance, including help filling out Affidavits of Relationship for refugee families. Others need help filling out their Permanent Resident and Citizenship applications quickly and correctly. Still others are seeking a referral to a reputable attorney.
  We help newcomers with these and other immigration needs. Modest fees are charged; some clients including recently arrived refugees may receive reduced rates for certain applications and processes. Click here to view a list of immigration application services we provide and their costs.
Photos for applications are available at the Institute. Current cost is $8 for two photos (duplicates).
WE DO NOT PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION. Inquiries are referred to the Immigration Law Project (ILP) of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. ILP provides such services on a sliding fee scale and also maintains a list of local immigration attorneys. Assistance is by appointment only. All immigration forms are downloadable from the
US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) website.
Contact Information:
Lany Van L. Maas, Immigration Specialist
314-773-9090 ext. 181.
Immigration Services at the Government Office
The International Institute is NOT A BRANCH of the U.S. immigration service. Our local government branch of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is located at:
USCIS
Robert A. Young Federal Building
1222 Spruce St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
No one can visit the USCIS without an appointment. Visit the USCIS website to make an appointment. Instructions are written in English and 11 other languages. If someone does not have access to a personal computer to make an appointment, he or she can visit a public library or ask an employee or volunteer at the International Institute for help.
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American citizens who are applying for a first time passport or a renewal can have their passport photos taken at the International Institute, weekdays between 8 am and 3:15 pm, except at lunchtime.
Fee is $8 for two photos (duplicates). Photos are generally available without an appointment.
When applying for a U.S. passport for the first time, US Citizens must apply in person at certain US Post Offices. Click here to view the US Post Officer locator.
Passports can be renewed online.
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