Last month Catholic Migration Services partnered with the New Americans Program at the Queens Public Library (QPL) for a free naturalization workshop in Corona. The workshop was open to eligible legal permanent residents interested in applying for citizenship. Pro bono attorneys, paralegals, and volunteers assisted 23 New Yorkers at the Corona Branch.
To be eligible for future naturalization workshops, legal permanent residents are required to bring the following documents:
- Green card and all passports
- Copy of most recent IRS tax return
- Marriage certificate or divorce papers (if applicable)
- Certified court dispositions and MTA dispositions (if applicable)
In addition, if legal permanent residents are eligible for a full or partial fee waiver, individuals will need to provide proof of the benefit that you or an immediate family member (spouse or child) are currently receiving. The appropriate evidence must be in the form of a letter, notice, or other official document. If such eligibility applies, legal permanent residents are required to bring the following documents:
- SNAP (Food Stamp) Award Letter
- SSI Award Letter
- Medicaid Award Letter
The July quarterly naturalization workshop with the Queens Public Library is in collaboration with The New Americans Campaign and Citizenship Works.
