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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources (2)+

• Immigration Court Updates

  This update provides information to people currently in removal proceedings before an immigration court, including how to determine whether you have a case in immigration court, court closure information as well as description about electronic filing and meeting deadlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can watch the video or read the FAQ or both. Read More

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  Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

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• U.S. Citizenship Office updates during COVID (Video)

  This is a video with updates on USCIS office closures, filing deadlines and other important changes to filing affirmative immigration applications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Content Detail

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  Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

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Becoming a U.S. citizen (3)+

• A guide to naturalization

  This 50-page PDF document explains in detail who can apply for citizenship and has important information about when it is necessary to speak to a lawyer before applying. Content Detail

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  CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Citizenshipworks

  Citizenshipworks is a free online service that helps you apply for citizenship, step-by-step. It will tell you about any potential problems with your application and connect you to the expert help you need, either online or in person. It will also tell you what other documents you need to submit, and what to expect after you apply. Content Detail

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  created by Pro Bono Net and the Immigrant Advocates Network

• Filling out the N-400

  Learn some tips to help you file your N-400 form and then use the checklist to make sure you have included everything you need with your application. Read More

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  CUNY Citizenship Now

U.S. citizenship for my child (1)+

• Citizenship through parents

  Follow this link to the USCIS website to read about how a child can qualify for citizenship. Content Detail

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  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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  Spanish / Español

The citizenship interview and test (2)+

• Special accommodations for disabled persons in the naturalization process

  If you are disabled you can get the accommodations you need for the citizenship interview and test. Read more about ways you can be assisted on the USCIS website. Content Detail

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  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Study guide for the civics test for citizenship

  Use this 30-page booklet to study for the U.S. history and government test for citizenship. It contains 100 questions and answers you may be asked during your citizenship test. Content Detail

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  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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  Spanish / Español

Bringing family to the U.S. (1)+

• Green Card for Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizen

  If you are interested in becoming a legal permanent resident and you have family that is a US Citizen that would like to sponsor you; read this to learn about the eligibility requirements and the application steps. Content Detail

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  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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  Spanish / Español

Citizenship through military service (2)+

• New York City veteran's legal resource guide

  This guide provides eligible low-income veterans with a list of resources throughout New York City ranging from legal service providers to immigration assistance. Content Detail

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  City Bar Justice Center - Veterans' Assistance Project

• Qualify for citizenship through your U.S. military service

  This is a link to the section of the USCIS website that has immigration information and links to resources that are for members of the military and their families. Content Detail

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  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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  Spanish / Español

Dual citizenship (1)+

• Countries that allow dual citizenship

  If considering becoming a U.S. Citizen, learn which countries allow dual citizenship after U.S. naturalization. This resource may also be useful to parents who have concerns about international parental child kidnapping. Content Detail

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  CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project

I need an interpreter (2)+

• Filing a complaint about an Immigration Court interpreter

  This link will take you to a page on the U.S. Department of Justice website that explains how to file a complaint about an interpreter. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Justice: Executive Office of Immigration Review

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  Spanish / Español

• Getting legal help in your language

  Legal aid offices (also called legal services) are not-for-profit agencies that provide free legal help to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Many legal aid offices throughout the United States receive money from the U.S. government and therefore must provide language access services to people who do not speak English well. Read More

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  LASNNY in collaboration with LawHelpNY

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  Spanish / Español

  Tagalog / Pilipino

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese / 中文