CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION SERVICES

For citizenship

• Permanent Residency “green card”
  Driver’s license
  Social Security card
  Address and work history for 5 years
  Spouse & children basic info. (Date of Birth (DOB), address, etc.)
  Proof of Income
  Travel history out of U.S. for last 5 years.
  Not sure of dates? Go to this website: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/ and select the “View Travel History.” Under “Document Number” – enter your passport or alien #, whichever was used to record your arrival and departure history for the last 10 years. Certain types of travel history may not be provided.
  Certified Court Records for all criminal cases
  Public Benefits (example Medi-Cal/CalFresh)

For green cards

• Permanent Residency “green card”, most recent, even if expired

For DACA

• Current Work Permit (EAD)
• For voter registration
• Drivers’s License # or Social Security #

You may not have to speak English – you may be able to take the history and civics exam in your native language. You can avoid the requirement to speak and understand English if:

• If you’re 50 years old or more and you’ve had your permanent residency for 20 years or more.
• If you’re 55 years old or more and you’ve had your permanent residency for 15 years or more.
• If you’re 65 years old or more and you’ve had your permanent residency for 20 years or more. (special senior citizen test with 20 questions instead of 100)

However, if you qualify not to answer the questions in English, you are responsible for bringing your own interpreter to the appointment.

Well, it’s like studying for a driver’s license: each answer is found in the study book.

• For those under 65, there are 100 questions to learn and we will provide you with various materials to start studying at once, in English or Spanish.
• For those who have already turned 65 years of age and have been Legal Permanent Residents for more than 20 years, there are only 20 facts to study, the exam is more simplified.
• There are also materials, videos, even “apps” for the phone to help you study. We offer help in finding these resources.

• The laws and rules change as well as your personal situation, it gives you more security to be a Citizen.
• As a Citizen, you have a voice and a vote to make things better for you. your family, and your community.
• As a Citizen, you can live in another country and still receive your Social Security and other benefits.
• As a Citizen, one can apply for eligible family members to obtain status.

Citizenship: If you know someone who’s had their permanent residency card (green card) for 5 years, or for 3 years if they’re married to a U.S. citizen, they can get their citizenship application done for free, with trained volunteers and volunteer lawyers at either fair on the flyer below.

We offer Know Your Rights presentations every month to ensure that everyone is fully informed about their rights and family preparedness planning. Whether you’re seeking this information for yourself or for someone else, we will be available to answer all questions, clarity and help fill out family preparedness packets. Read more here.

Every family should have a Family Preparedness Plan in case of an emergency. It is equally critical for immigrant families to think ahead and set more concrete plans for immigration emergencies that can arise. Swap Meet Justice can help fairgoers complete these forms. Read more here.

Information and resources in case of emergency and local legal assistance organizations  Read more here.