Naturalization Packet This packet contains several different publications covering different aspects of the naturalization process.
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
Civics and Citizenship Test Study Materials
(Separate Website)
See the links to the pdf study guides at the bottom of this web page.
By: USCIS
Common Questions About Naturalization and Children
Common questions about the naturalization process and children are answered in this publication.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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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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Immigration and Agricultural Workers 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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Immigration Consultant Fraud
(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
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 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 Form N-400
(Separate Website)
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 Disability-Based Waiver: Citizenship for People with Disabilities
To become a citizen of the U.S., most applicants must show the INS 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 will not 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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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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The Naturalization Process for Clients with Disabilities
This publication was written for social service providers and advocates helping people with disabilities through the naturalization process.
By: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Web Site
(Separate Website)
Information from the government about citizenship and all the necessary forms.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
What to do If You are Having Trouble Passing the Citizenship Exam
Most applicants for naturalization are required to demonstrate a basic knowledge of reading, writing, and speaking English and take a test of U.S. civics. For some people, this is really hard. There are some exceptions to this requirement.
By: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
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
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