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Atlanta Citizenship Workshop

Applicant Registration

DATE October 8th, 2022
TIME
10:00 AM EST
LOCATION
Latin American Association of Atlanta
2750 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
Contact

Having trouble with filling out the form?
¿Tiene problemas para completar el formulario?

Please contact our team at 312-857-5100
Comuníquese con nuestro equipo al 312-857-5100

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. These questions help us better assess if you’re eligible to apply for citizenship. Your answers do not immediately determine if you are eligible for citizenship.

Por favor conteste las siguientes preguntas lo mejor que pueda. Estas preguntas nos ayudan a evaluar mejor si es elegible para solicitar la ciudadanía. Sus respuestas no determinan inmediatamente si es elegible para la ciudadanía.

Please know that if you are not able to complete the legal review in English without an interpreter you may be denied citizenship if you are not eligible for the following exceptions:
50/20
You are exempt from the English language requirement, but are still required to take the civics test if you are: Age 50 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident (Green Card holder) in the United States for 20 years.

55/15
You are exempt from the English language requirement, but are still required to take the civics test if you are: Age 55 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident in the United States for 15 years
  • If you qualify for the 50/20 or 55/15 English language exceptions listed above, you must still take the
    civics test.
  • You will be permitted to take the civics test in your native language.
  • If you take the test in your native language, you must bring an interpreter with you to your interview.
  • Your interpreter must be fluent in both English and your native language.


65/20
If you are age 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years at the time of filing for naturalization, you will be given special consideration regarding the civics requirement.

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Part of the requirements are to have been a lawful permanent resident for the past 5 years or a lawful permanent resident for at least 3 years and be married to a US citizen for that time
Espanol: Parte de los requisitos son haber sido residente permanente legal durante los
últimos 5 años o residente permanente legal durante al menos 3 años y estar casado con un ciudadano estadounidense durante ese tiempo
Applicants eligible for a fee waiver must bring one of the following documents:
Los solicitantes elegibles para una exención de tarifas deben presentar uno de los siguientes formularios:
1.  A means tested benefit / Un beneficio con verificación de recursos
  • A means-tested benefit is a public benefit where the agency granting the benefit considers your income and resources. / Un beneficio con verificación de recursos es un beneficio público donde la agencia que otorga el beneficio considera sus ingresos y recursos.
  • Means-tested benefits may be federally, state, or locally funded. Los beneficios sujetos a comprobación de recursos pueden ser financiados a nivel federal, estatal o local.
  • In general, if you receive a benefit that was granted based on your income, we consider it a means-tested benefit. / En general, si recibe un beneficio que se le otorgó en función de sus ingresos, lo consideramos un beneficio con verificación de recursos.


Examples of means-tested benefits include / Ejemplos de beneficios con verificación de recursos incluyen:

  • Medicaid
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps)
  • Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
2.  Document showing your household income is at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines / Documento que demuestre que su ingreso de su hogar es igual o inferior al 150% de las pautas federales de pobreza (Federal Poverty Guideline)
  • 2021 Federal Income Tax Returns/Declaraciones de impuestos federales sobre la renta de 2021
  • Pay stubs from the last month, showing your household income is at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines/talones de pago del último mes, que muestran que el ingreso de su hogar es igual o inferior al 150 por ciento de las pautas federales de pobreza
  • Form SSA-1099 (if you are retired)/Formulario SSA-1099 (si está jubilado)
  • A notarized statement signed by the US citizen or permanent resident, and copy of the ID card of that US citizen or permanent resident, stating they provide you with financial assistance. / Una declaración notariada firmada por el ciudadano estadounidense o residente permanente, y una copia de la tarjeta de identificación de ese ciudadano estadounidense o residente permanente, que indique que le brinda asistencia financiera.
If you are not applying for a fee waiver please bring a money order paid to the order of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for $725.00 / Si no está solicitando una exención de tarifas, traiga un giro postal pagado a la orden del “U.S. Department of Homeland Security” por $725.00

Read Before Submitting:

I understand that Our Nation’s Future is committed to providing the best possible assistance to applicants eligible for naturalization. Our local partners assist applicants through the naturalization process, however, Our Nation’s Future citizenship workshops should not be used as a substitute for legal advice specific to the facts of your case. Information provided will not be submitted to any Government Agency unless you provide written consent. The information gathered is for the purpose of better assisting applicants through the citizenship document preparation process and gathering the necessary information to submit your application.The information provided at our Citizenship Workshops should not be used as a substitute for legal advice specific to the facts of your case. Our Nation’s Futures questionnaires, forms and information collected by our team and partners is an important tool to help you evaluate whether you are eligible or not for naturalization. To assist you, you must provide us with true and accurate information. If you decide to apply for naturalization without seeking such legal advice, you might be placed in removal proceedings and possibly lose your status as a resident or be deported.

Please know that if you are not able to complete the legal review in English without an interpreter you may be denied citizenship if you are not eligible for the following exceptions:

50/20
You are exempt from the English language requirement, but are still required to take the civics test if you are: Age 50 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident (Green Card holder) in the United States for 20 years.

55/15
You are exempt from the English language requirement, but are still required to take the civics test if you are: Age 55 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident in the United States for 15 years

  • If you qualify for the 50/20 or 55/15 English language exceptions listed above, you must still take the
    civics test.
  • You will be permitted to take the civics test in your native language.
  • If you take the test in your native language, you must bring an interpreter with you to your interview.
  • Your interpreter must be fluent in both English and your native language.


65/20
If you are age 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years at the time of filing for naturalization, you will be given special consideration regarding the civics requirement.

Disclaimer: Please note that all information provided will not be submitted to any Government Agency unless you provide written consent. The information gathered is for the purpose of better assisting you (the applicant) through the citizenship document preparation process and gathering the necessary information to submit your application.

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