North Dakota Immigration Laws

North Dakota prohibits the state and its political subdivisions from establishing sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Local governments may not enact policies that hinder immigration enforcement.

E-Verify is mandatory for all employers with state contracts exceeding $50,000 or that receive state loans, grants, or incentives exceeding $50,000. All public employers must use E-Verify for new hires. Private employers without state contracts are not required to use E-Verify.

North Dakota requires proof of lawful immigration status to obtain a driver's license or state identification card. Undocumented immigrants are not eligible. DACA recipients may obtain a driver's license.

North Dakota does not have a policy providing in-state tuition or state financial aid access to undocumented or DACA students. Standard residency requirements apply for tuition purposes.

North Dakota established an Office of Legal Immigration within the Department of Commerce to help attract and retain legal immigrants to address workforce needs in the state.