Citizenship

Our Citizenship Program provides assistance with N-400 Citizenship Applications, case management for all participants, and provides Citizenship Classes to our clients who need extra preparation for their Citizenship interview. We can also offer application fee assistance depending on the participant's case. If anyone is interested in the program, please contact the Citizenship Program Director at (206) 957-4622.

General requirements to apply for Citizenship include:

At 5 years with a Permanent Residence Card or 3 years if the person has been married to a U.S. Citizen for at least 3 years and that person has been a citizen for at least 3 years. Must have a clean police and criminal record for the last 5 years Copies of the last 3 years of Income Taxes Information about where the person has lived in the last 5 years Information about where the person has worked in the last 5 years If applicable, information about spouse including Date of Birth, SSN, and Date of Marriage If applicable, information about person's children including Date of Birth and where the child resides If applicable, certified copies of all police and court records 2 passport style photos and a check or money order for $400 (cost covers INS fingerprint and application fees, our services are free)

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