New York

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. Anyone with a criminal record should read this booklet. Content Detail

  By:

  CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project

  Read this in:

  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

• Naturalization Procedures and Tips: Filing the N-400

  Learn some tips to help you file your N-400 form. Read More

  By:

  CUNY Citizenship Now

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

• Citizenship through parents

  Learn more about how your child maybe able to qualify for citizenship. Content Detail

  By:

  USCIS

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  Spanish / Español

The citizenship interview and test (2)+

• Special accommodations for disabled persons in the naturalization process

  Learn about the special accomodations you are entitled to if undergoing the naturalization process and are disabled. Content Detail

  By:

  USCIS

• 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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  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

  By:

  City Bar Justice Center - Veterans' Assistance Project

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

  Learn about how to qualify for U.S. citizenship through your U.S. military service. Content Detail

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

  By:

  CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project

What can I do if I get denied? (1)+

• What to do when your naturalization application is denied

  This resouce provides answers to what you should do if your application is denied. Read More

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  American Immigration Law Center

I need an interpreter (2)+

• Getting help in your language: language access rights at legal aid offices

  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

  By:

  LASNNY, LawHelpNY

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  Spanish / Español

  Tagalog / Pilipino

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese / 中文

• Getting Legal Assistance in Your Language: Language Access Rights at Legal Aid Offices

  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

  By:

  LASNNY in collaboration with LawHelpNY

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Tagalog / Pilipino

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese / 中文