Free Services Available at Upcoming Citizenship
Day
The Washington New Americans
program, administered by OneAmerica (formerly Hate Free Zone), partners with the
Washington Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) to
expand Citizenship Day to three dates in 10 Washington cities.
SEATTLE - On Feb. 28, the
Washington New Americans program -- administered by OneAmerica (formerly Hate
Free Zone) in partnership with the Washington
Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) -- will
present the first of three citizenship days in 10 Washington cities.
Citizenship
days are workshops providing assistance to legal-permanent state residents
eligible for naturalization. The Washington New Americans Program promotes
successful immigrant integration by connecting Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs)
to the information and services they need to successfully pursue citizenship
and become active members of our community.This partnership will
expand AILA's annual Citizenship Day to include three dates in 10 cities. This
event follows last year's workshops, at which approximately 270 individuals received assistance
with their applications for U.S. citizenship. The goal this year, through the
new partnership with the Washington New Americans program, is to assist 600
people with filing naturalization applications by June 30. After the first Washington
Citizenship Day by AILA in 2006, the concept has been
replicated in 25 states.
Offered
at four locations on Feb. 28 (see below), the first Citizenship Day 2009 will
be staffed by volunteer immigration attorneys, paralegals, interpreters and
other community members. These teams
will prepare naturalization applications at NO COST. Applicants will be able to consult with
professionals and ensure that their documentation is complete.
Citizenship offers
enormous benefits, including access to better jobs, safety and security, and
the right to vote and be fully involved in our democracy. Each year,
hundreds of thousands of immigrants, from all corners of the globe, embrace the
ideals of freedom and democracy and become United States citizens. Now is the
time to pursue and fulfill that opportunity!
Feb. 28 Citizenship Day
MOUNT VERNON
(360) 416-7711 (English)
(360) 416-7990 (Spanish)
Skagit Valley College,
Lewis Hall
2405 E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
PORT ANGELES
(360) 417-0818
Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers
816 E 8th
St, Port Angeles, WA 98362
TACOMA
(253) 383-3951
Tacoma
Community House
1314 S. L Street., Tacoma, WA 98405
SPOKANE
(509) 455-6190, ext. 413
Cathedral of Our Lady
of Lourdes
1115 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane, WA 99201
Upcoming
Citizenship Days:
April
18, 2009
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Centralia
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Tukwila
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Wenatchee
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Yakima
May
30, 2009
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Pasco/Tri-Cities
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Vancouver,
WA
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Mt.
Vernon
Questions?
Call
1-877-WA-NEWCITIZEN (1-877-926-3924) or go to our website at
www.wanewamericans.org.
ABOUT WASHINGTON NEW AMERICANS
The
Washington New Americans (WNA) program
is a partnership between the State of Washington
and OneAmerica, a non-profit dedicated to advancing democracy and justice.
Our
goal is to promote successful immigrant integration by connecting eligible
Legal Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) to the information and
services they need to successfully pursue citizenship and become active members
of our community.
We
work in partnership with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
and community organizations across Washington
to provide the following FREE services:
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Information
about the naturalization process
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Citizenship
application assistance (N-400 forms only)
-
Legal
review of applications by a volunteer attorney or accredited representative
Additionally,
we provide FREE workshops to help you prepare for the citizenship interview and
learn about
community engagement.
To
find out about events and service providers in your area, please call 877.WA.NEWCI(TIZEN) or 877.926.3924 or sign up here.
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For more information:
Naomi Ishisaka
Communications Director, OneAmerica
c: 206-723-2203 x217
naomi@weareoneamerica.org |
About OneAmerica
OneAmerica (formerly Hate Free Zone) is committed to the vision of a unified nation with
justice for all. Our mission is to advance the fundamental principles
of democracy, justice, and human rights at the local, state and
national levels. We work with community partners and with partners
across the nation to protect and strengthen fundamental American rights
for all people-especially immigrants.
Please
join us and support our vision of America: a refuge from persecution,
the land of opportunity, the lifter of the lamp that lights the way to
freedom, liberty and justice for all.
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About Washington New Americans
The
Washington New Americans (WNA) program
is a partnership between the State of Washington
and OneAmerica, a non-profit dedicated to advancing justice and equality.
Our
goal is to promote successful immigrant integration by connecting eligible
Legal Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) to the information and
services they need to successfully pursue citizenship and become active members
of our community.
We
work in partnership with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
and community organizations across Washington
to provide the following FREE services:
-
Information
about the naturalization process
-
Citizenship
application assistance (N-400 forms only)
-
Legal
review of applications by a volunteer attorney or accredited representative
Additionally,
we provide FREE workshops to help you prepare for the citizenship interview and
learn about
community engagement.
To
find out about events and service providers in your area, please call 877.WA.NEWCI(TIZEN) or 877.926.3924 or sign up here. |
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