Proudly Making New Citizens!
Independence Day celebrates the pride we feel as Americans! In honor of July 4th, we’d like to share some highlights of our chat with Magaly Alvarado, Manager of HUF’s Citizenship Program.

Hi Magaly, how long has this Citizenship
Program been in existence?
Magaly: Hispanic Unity’s Citizenship Program started 12 years ago. Our first class was started by Arthur Donovan a volunteer. Arthur is still involved.

What does the Citizenship Program offer?
HUF’s three week, 15-hour program includes:
Eligibility screening

A high quality citizenship class with a qualified teacher, a curriculum approved and
recommended by the USCIS, small classes, and a convenient schedule
Preparation for the naturalization process, including one-on-one assistance
with the N-400 form, the citizenship interview, legal advice and referrals.

What’s USCIS?
USCIS stands for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Since 2010 they have provided us a grant to offer the Citizenship Program at
our offices on Johnson Street in Hollywood.

How many people have benefitted from this program?
In 2012, 1,300 clients took the class, and 609 passed the citizenship test! I’d like to share with you a profile of one of our students who is now a proud U.S. citizen!

LUZ Z.
Originally from Colombia, Luz came to America over eight years ago with her husband and two sons. A dentist in Colombia, she ultimately trained as a dental hygienist in the U.S. and now works in a dental office. After five years as a legal resident, Luz came to HUF for help with her citizenship, and enrolled in the USCIS citizenship class. We’re happy to announce that Luz passed her test and interview and is thrilled to be an American!

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Go to hispanicunity.org


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HUF Mission:
Empowering Hispanics and other members of the community to become
self-sufficient, civically engaged and to lead productive lives.

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