Ready to apply for citizenship? See below! Scroll down for Citizenship Class info.
CITIZENSHIP RESOURCES
What are some of the Benefits to Becoming a Citizen?
- Participate fully by adding your voice and vote to our democracy
- Become eligible for government jobs
- Travel more easily on a US Passport
- Bring your relatives to the US faster
- Gain US citizenship for your unmarried children (under 18)
- Become eligible for Federal Financial Aid and college scholarships
- Be protected from deportation
Are you eligible to become a citizen?
If you answer yes to become one of these questions, the answer is yes!
- Are you a Permanent Resident "Green Card" Holder, and have had this status for 5 years with limited time spent outside the U.S.?
- Are you a Permanent Resident "Green Card" Holder who has been married to a U.S. Citizen for 3 years and still currently in that marital union (Are you still married and living together?)
Steps to Apply: ALL FREE!
1. Apply online: www.citizenshipworks.org/portal/acrs (go to the LRCC in C102 for help). You will be connected with Asian Counseling and Referral Center (ACRS) once you complete the form. They will review it and answer any questions you have.
2. Attend a Citizenship Event - FREE Legal and application help! They can also help you apply for the low-income fee waiver. Events are usually held in the Fall, Winter, and Spring on a Saturday. BRING ALL OF YOUR DOCUMENTS AND BE PREPARED TO SPEND SEVERAL HOURS. Look for information on this blog for the next event, or check out: http://wanewamericans.org/events or call the HELPLINE in different languages 206-386-9090. Your local library may also have events.
2. Attend Citizenship classes in the community, such as at the library. They may be able to help you apply. Be aware that many of these classes are volunteer run, so #1 and #3 are better options.
3. If you can’t attend a Citizenship events and dont' want to apply online, you need to go to a BIA accredited Non-Profit or attorney. (BIA= Board of Immigration Appeals) There are many people who have a well-meaning friend or relative fill out the N400 form, only to cause years of problems and frustrations if it’s not filled out correctly. This goes for any immigration forms. Below are our favorites:
CITIZENSHIP RESOURCES
What are some of the Benefits to Becoming a Citizen?
- Participate fully by adding your voice and vote to our democracy
- Become eligible for government jobs
- Travel more easily on a US Passport
- Bring your relatives to the US faster
- Gain US citizenship for your unmarried children (under 18)
- Become eligible for Federal Financial Aid and college scholarships
- Be protected from deportation
If you answer yes to become one of these questions, the answer is yes!
- Are you a Permanent Resident "Green Card" Holder, and have had this status for 5 years with limited time spent outside the U.S.?
- Are you a Permanent Resident "Green Card" Holder who has been married to a U.S. Citizen for 3 years and still currently in that marital union (Are you still married and living together?)
Steps to Apply: ALL FREE!
2. Attend a Citizenship Event - FREE Legal and application help! They can also help you apply for the low-income fee waiver. Events are usually held in the Fall, Winter, and Spring on a Saturday. BRING ALL OF YOUR DOCUMENTS AND BE PREPARED TO SPEND SEVERAL HOURS. Look for information on this blog for the next event, or check out: http://wanewamericans.org/events or call the HELPLINE in different languages 206-386-9090. Your local library may also have events.
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Can't afford to pay the $725 Application fee? You may be able to get a Fee Waiver (so the application fee is $0) or get a fee reduction. The person helping you with your application can help you apply .
You must provide documentation showing that you qualify based upon one of the following criteria:
- You, your spouse, or the head of household living with you, are currently receiving a means-tested benefit, such as:
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps)
- Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Your household income is at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines at the time you file. Check the current Federal Poverty Guidelines for this year at Form I-912P, HHS Poverty Guidelines for Fee Waiver Requests.
- You are currently experiencing financial hardship that prevents you from paying the filing fee, including unexpected medical bills or emergencies.
- More information is on the USCIS Website
Citizenship Classes-
King County Library
RENTON --
King County Libraries – The closest to the RTC Campus is the Renton Highlands Library on Monday evenings @7-8:30 PM. Look up other King County Library Citizenship classes here .
More locations are also listed here.
KENT -
Neighborhood House, Birch Creek Apartments (open to the public)
Look up more locations at the USCIS Website here
KENT and Seattle -
Refugee Womens Alliance
Neighborhood House:
ACRS @ Highline- Building 19, Room 102, Highline College 2400 S. 240th Street Des Moines, WA 98198
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
1:00 pm – 2:35 pm
For more information:
Can't afford to pay the $725 Application fee? You may be able to get a Fee Waiver (so the application fee is $0) or get a fee reduction. The person helping you with your application can help you apply .
You must provide documentation showing that you qualify based upon one of the following criteria:
- You, your spouse, or the head of household living with you, are currently receiving a means-tested benefit, such as:
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps)
- Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Your household income is at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines at the time you file. Check the current Federal Poverty Guidelines for this year at Form I-912P, HHS Poverty Guidelines for Fee Waiver Requests.
- You are currently experiencing financial hardship that prevents you from paying the filing fee, including unexpected medical bills or emergencies.
- More information is on the USCIS Website
Citizenship Classes-
King County Library
RENTON --
King County Libraries – The closest to the RTC Campus is the Renton Highlands Library on Monday evenings @7-8:30 PM. Look up other King County Library Citizenship classes here .More locations are also listed here.
KENT -
Neighborhood House, Birch Creek Apartments (open to the public)
Look up more locations at the USCIS Website here
Neighborhood House:
ACRS @ Highline- Building 19, Room 102, Highline College 2400 S. 240th Street Des Moines, WA 98198
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