Citizenship Day Workshop

The D.C. Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) will host its 19^th Citizenship Day event on Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the ChesMRC.  Each year, at sites across the country, AILA attorneys and other stakeholders provide assistance to lawful permanent residents eligible for naturalization.

If you have been a Legal Permanent Resident (Green card holder) for at least 5 years, (or) 3 years if you are married to a U.S. Citizen, then you may be eligible to apply.

RECEIVE FREE HELP FROM TRUSTED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS AND ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVES

• Citizenship Orientation
• Eligibility Screening
• Legal Review and Assessment
• Application Assistance
• Information on English and Citizenship Classes
• Study Material for USCIS Interview

 WHAT DOCUMENTS TO GATHER

• Green card and social security card
• List of ALL trips outside the US for the last 5 years
• Family information for ALL children and spouses (current and former)
• If you have ever been arrested, certificates of disposition for all arrests
• Two passport photos
• Address and job history for the last 5 years
• Money order for $680 payable to “US Department of Homeland Security”

TO APPLY FOR FEE WAIVER:

• 2014 Income Tax or proof of Public Benefits (Link, Medicaid, SSI, TANF)