Resources
RESOURCES
For assistance with the N-400 application to become a United States Citizen, sign up for free services here or call 877-926-3924.
Community Resources
Know Your Rights
Preparing to Become a Citizen
Citizenship Resource Center - USCIS
Study Materials for the Naturalization Exam
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) home page.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction
Download a list of ESL providers around the state (compiled by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges--SBCTC).
Learn more about OneAmerica's new English Innovations program!
Project Read, a program of the Longview Public Library (1600 Louisiana Street, Longview WA 98632), coordinates one-on-one tutoring for ESL and citizenship interview preparation, as well as other skills. For information, please contact: Elizabeth Partridge, Adult Literacy Coordinator at 360.442.5321. All services are offered free of charge.
Citizenship Test Preparation
Most naturalization applicants must pass a test requiring knowledge of US history, government, and civics. Fortunately, “citizenship workshops” are available throughout the state to assist applicants as they prepare for this exam.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DSHS) compiled a list of agencies providing citizenship assistance under the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (ORIA):
· Download a list of King County workshop providers
(last updated November 2008).
· Download a list of Outside King County workshop providers
(last updated November 2008).
Other Legal Services
Private Attorney List - All attorneys listed are members of the Washington State Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and are experienced with immigration law. We do not recommend any specific attorney, nor do we have any influence over their prices or the quality of their services.
Columbia Legal Services provides free legal services to low-income people across Washington State.
Legal Action Center provides free legal assistance to low-income people on housing issues throughout King County. They can be reached at (206) 324-6890.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) provides immigration legal services to low-income people regardless of immigration status.
Northwest Justice Project (NJP) provides free civil legal services to low-income people.
Special Resources
For Victims of Domestic Violence
Call Hotline! 877-926-3914
CITIZENSHIP DAY
Volunteer immigration attorneys, paralegals, and interpreters offer FREE assistance with citizenship applications
The next Citizenship Day will be on Saturday, April 21, from 10am to 3pm in Moses Lake, Mt. Vernon, Tacoma and Vancouver. More information on the location of each event will be available soon.