Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County: Immigration Legal Services is providing FREE immigration consultations and FREE Citizenship Screening on Saturday August 10th, 2019 starting at 10:00 AM at the Fremont Library located at 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538.

PLEASE, make sure to call and reserve a consultation as we expect to reach capacity. 

YOU CAN REGISTER BY SENDING AN E-MAIL TO: GBARBA@CATHOLICCHARITIESSCC.ORG (PLEASE PROVIDE NAME AND BEST CONTACT NUMBER)

If you would like to receive a Citizenship Screening, please follow the instructions below:

What you need to do:

1. Bring your confirmation number!
2. Be on time! If you arrive late, we may not be able to assist you.
3. You must apply in person. No-one else can apply for you.
4. Bring all your required documents with you. See the lists below for required documents:

***In order for a speedy process, please make sure you print and complete form N-400 to bring to the workshop. Links are listed immediately below.***

For English Application Click Here

For Spanish Application Click Here

To apply for citizenship, you must:

• be 18 years of age or older
• have been a permanent resident for at least 4 years and 9 months (2 years and 9 months if married to a U.S. citizen)
• have resided continuously in the United States since becoming a lawful permanent resident
• be able to read, write and speak English Click here for exemption information
• have knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government
• have good moral character for at least 5 years prior to applying for citizenship
• have resided in the district with jurisdiction over your place of residence for at least 3 months prior to the date prior to filing your application
• have continuously resided and been physically present in the U.S. as a permanent resident for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application

*See if you may already be a U.S. citizen by acquisition or derivation through your parents Click Here

TO APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP

Required Documents:

• Lawful Permanent Resident Card (green card)
• Social Security Card and state issued I.D. or driver’s license
• DMV H6 Report (optional for those without any traffic citations)
• Court Records for all arrests, detentions, and convictions (even if sealed or expunged)
• Addresses of where you have lived in the past 5 years
• Employment history for the past 5 years (Name of employers, complete addresses, occupation/position, and dates from start to finish)
• Information of Current Spouse (complete name, date of birth, date of marriage, date and place spouse became a U.S. citizen or A# / USCIS# if permanent resident)
• If you were previously married, bring information of ALL ex-spouses (complete name, date of birth, date of marriage and date marriage ended)
• If your Current Spouse was previously married, bring information of ALL their ex-spouses (complete name, date of birth, date of marriage and date marriage ended)
• Information of all your children (complete names, dates of birth, complete addresses and A# if permanent residents)
• If your parents are/were U/S. citizens (complete name, date of birth, country of birth and date they became a U.S. citizen) A# if any
• Dates of all trips outside the U.S within the last 5 years (dates of departure and return to the U.S.)
• For men, Selective Service Information (registration number and date registered) 
  
• If you do not qualify for the fee waiver the USCIS Fee for citizenship is $725 (if 75 years of age or older, only pay $640) Check or money order made payable to: Dept. of Homeland Security
  

TO APPLY FOR FEE WAIVERS

To apply for fee waivers, you must:

• be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for the Full Fee Waiver
• be between 150% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for the Reduced Fee Waiver
• provide most recent Federal Income Tax Return (forms 1040 and W2s ) or Verification of Public Benefits from appropriate government agency (such as food stamps, cash aid, SSI etc…) or pay stubs for the most recent month