Beware of Dishonest Immigration Consultants
(Separate Website)
Those seeking to adjust their legal status or obtain work authorization in the United States are often bewildered by the complex immigration laws in this country. Unscrupulous immigration consultants take advantage of these circumstances in many different ways. Read about the different scams.
By: National Consumer Law Center
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Citizenship Contractors Addresses and Class Locations in WA A chart showing the names and addresses of citizenship contractors and class locations.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Civics and Citizenship Test Study Materials
(Separate Website)
Study guide for the citizenship test.
By: USCIS
Common Questions About the New Section 245(i)
Attention Immigrants: There is no new Amnesty. Don't be fooled! This page has information about the recent changes in Immigration Law.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Completing Your Citizenship Application
Information on how to complete your citizenship application.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Form N-400 Application for Naturalization
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N-400 is an application for citizenship (naturalization).
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
How Do I Get a Disability-Based Waiver? Citizenship Application Help for People with Disabilities To become a citizen of the U.S., most applicants must show the USCIS that they speak, understand and write basic English. Applicants also must pass a test in U.S. government and history. If you have a disability that makes you unable to learn or remember new information like English and history, you can apply for a Disability Waiver. If the Waiver is granted, you won?t be required to speak English or take the history tests and can still become U.S. citizen.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Immigration and Agricultural Workers 2602EN - General information about immigration laws and how they apply to agricultural workers.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Immigration Assistants: What You Should Know Things you should know before paying someone to help you with your immigration matter.
By: Northwest Immigrants Rights Project
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National Immigration Law Center Web Site
(Separate Website)
The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is a national support center whose mission is to protect and promote the rights and opportunities of low income immigrants and their family members. NILC staff specialize in immigration law, and the employment and public benefits rights of immigrants. The Center conducts policy analysis and impact litigation and provides publications, technical advice, and trainings to a broad constituency of legal aid agencies, community groups, and pro bono attorneys.
By: National Immigration Law Center
Naturalization and Children: Common Questions
Common questions about the naturalization process and children are answered in this publication.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Naturalization and the Selective Service
In general, all men ages 18 to 25 present in the U.S. (regardless of citizenship or immigration status) are required to register for the U.S. Selective Service. Men who are in the U.S. in valid nonimmigrant status (i.e. on a student or visitor’s visa) while age 18 to 25 are not required to register. Registering for the Selective Service does not mean that you will automatically be called to serve in the military.
By: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
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Naturalization Application Forms & Instructions
(Separate Website)
Forms required to apply for citizenship.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Rights and Benefits of U.S. Citizenship
Applying to become a U.S. citizen through naturalization is a personal decision. However, there are some rights and benefits of U.S. citizenship. This publication lists some of these benefits.
By: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
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Seek Legal Help Before Applying for Citizenship
We recommend that you have your naturalization application reviewed for possible eligibility problems before you submit it to CIS (formerly called INS).
By: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
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Some Common Questions About Naturalization This publication answers general questions about the naturalization process.
By: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
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The Naturalization Process and People with Disabilities
This publication discusses ways in which the INS can help you through the naturalization interview if you have a disability.
By: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Web Site
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Information from the government about citizenship and all the necessary forms.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
What to do If You're Having Trouble Passing the English Part of the Citizenship Exam Most applicants for naturalization are required to demonstrate a basic knowledge of reading, writing, and speaking English. However, there are some exceptions to this requirement.
By: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
N-648 Medical Certification for CIS Disability Waivers: Helping Doctors Get It Done
(Separate Website)
If you have been directed to this website, chances are you are a physician or physician staff member needing to complete an N-648 medical disability waiver for an immigrant patient. You?re in luck! This site is designed to help you through this form and make the process as pain-free as possible.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Citizenship Contractors Addresses and Class Locations in WA A chart showing the names and addresses of citizenship contractors and class locations.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Dual Citizenship & U.S. Citizenship
This list is based on the best current information. Some countries don't acknowledge foreign citizenship at all. Others have various restrictions regarding losing or acquiring dual citizenship and for that reason are not listed below. If you are concerned about losing your present citizenship when you naturalize as a U.S. citizen, speak to a representative of your government before filing for naturalization.
By: Northwest Justice Project
How Do I Get a Disability-Based Waiver? Citizenship Application Help for People with Disabilities To become a citizen of the U.S., most applicants must show the USCIS that they speak, understand and write basic English. Applicants also must pass a test in U.S. government and history. If you have a disability that makes you unable to learn or remember new information like English and history, you can apply for a Disability Waiver. If the Waiver is granted, you won?t be required to speak English or take the history tests and can still become U.S. citizen.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Immigration and Agricultural Workers 2602EN - General information about immigration laws and how they apply to agricultural workers.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Naturalization and Children: Common Questions
Common questions about the naturalization process and children are answered in this publication.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Naturalization Application Forms & Instructions
(Separate Website)
Forms required to apply for citizenship.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet
(Separate Website)
Fill out this worksheet to find out if you should apply for naturalization.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Form N-400 Application for Naturalization
(Separate Website)
N-400 is an application for citizenship (naturalization).
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Instructions for Form N-426 Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service
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Instructions for form N-426, which is used by an applicant for naturalization to request that the Department of Defense verify the applicant's military or naval service.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
More general information about becoming a U.S. citizen
(Separate Website)
Link to Immigration area of Washington LawHelp.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Naturalization Information for Military Personnel
(Separate Website)
If you are a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and are interested in becoming a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply for citizenship under special provisions provided for in the Immigration and Nationality Act.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Applying for Public Assistance
Information about the application process to receive public assistance.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Sponsored Immigrants and Benefits
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A sponsor is a person who has helped an immigrant become a lawful permanent resident (green card?holder) by signing an ?affidavit of support.?
By: National Immigration Law Center
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Will Using Benefits Hurt My Chances of Getting a Green Card or Becoming a U.S. Citizen?
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Web Site
(Separate Website)
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) advances the legal rights and dignity of low-income immigrants in Washington State by pursuing and preserving their legal status through legal representation, education and public policy.
By: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
National Immigration Law Center Web Site
(Separate Website)
The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is a national support center whose mission is to protect and promote the rights and opportunities of low income immigrants and their family members. NILC staff specialize in immigration law, and the employment and public benefits rights of immigrants. The Center conducts policy analysis and impact litigation and provides publications, technical advice, and trainings to a broad constituency of legal aid agencies, community groups, and pro bono attorneys.
By: National Immigration Law Center
Public Charge: When is it safe for immigrants to use public benefits? This publication explains the U.S. government's published guidance on the "public charge" rules, which govern when receiving public benefits may affect your immigration status or your ability to travel outside of the U.S. We also explain when it is and isn't safe to use public benefits.
By: Northwest Justice Project
A Guide for Immigrants, Limited English Persons and Their Advocates to Federally Subsidized Housing 8151EN - A detailed guide for immigrants and non-english speakers to federally subsidized housing programs.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Washington Public Assistance for Family Visa Beneficiaries 7922EN - This publication explains what public benefits you may be eligible for if you are a family visa beneficiary. You are a family visa beneficiary if you got lawful permanent resident (LPR) status (your "green card") because a family member filed a family visa petition for you.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Washington Public Assistance for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence
This publication will tell you what benefits you may be eligible for if you are an immigrant and a victim of domestic violence. If you have a different immigration status, please read one of our other publications on this topic.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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WA Public Assistance for Victims of Trafficking This brochure will tell you what benefits you may be eligible for if you are a victim of trafficking.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Washington Public Assistance for "Lawfully Present" Non-Citizens This publication is for certain immigration applicants and non-citizens who do not yet have their green cards, but who are considered by the Department of Social and Health Services (?DSHS?) to be "lawfully present" in the U.S. Persons who are "lawfully present" are eligible for some state and federal benefits programs, provided that they meet other program requirements.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Washington Public Assistance for Public Interest Parolees
This brochure will tell you what benefits you may be eligible for if you are a public interest parolee (paroled for a period of at least one year). If you have a different immigration status please read one of our other brochures in this series.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Washington Public Assistance for Refugees and Humanitarian Entrants
(Includes Refugees, Asylees, Persons Granted Withholding of Deportation, Cuban Haitian Entrants and Persons Granted Conditional Entrance)
By: Northwest Justice Project
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WA Public Assistance for Immigrants who Legalized Under the 1986 Immigration Reform & Control Act
This brochure will tell you what benefits you may be eligible for if you legalized under the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act. If you have a different immigration status please read one of our other brochures.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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WorkFirst for Those Who Don't Speak English
Information on how to make WorkFirst work best for you if you or someone in your family doesn't speak English.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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