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TOOLKIT FOR NATURALIZATION WORKSHOPS
INTRODUCTION
A naturalization group application workshop is a one-day
community event that brings professionals and trained
volunteers together to assist Lawful Permanent Residents
in completing the Application for Naturalization (N-400).
The workshop is an essential tool for efficiently and
effectively providing naturalization assistance to large
numbers of people. The success of the workshop model
depends on careful planning, thorough training of staff
and volunteers, and high quality services. The purpose
of this toolkit is to help charitable immigration programs
achieve a successful workshop. The forms and sample documents can be used as is or adapted
by local programs for their own needs.
We welcome your feedback on this toolkit and its utility.
Also, if you have any documents your agency has
developed that you would like to send us for inclusion
in the toolkit, or suggestions for additional materials to
include, please send these to lburdick@cliniclegal.org.
General
Chapter Describing the Naturalization Group Application
Workshop Model from CLINIC’s report, A More Perfect
Union: A National Citizenship Plan
Planning & Organizing
USCIS Guidelines for Photographs
USCIS Policy Guidance on Fee Waivers, March 2004.
USCIS Policy Guidance on Fee Waivers, July 2007. NEW!
USCIS Fact Sheet on the Child Citizenship Act
List of Items for Applicants to Pick Up at Handout Table
Flyer and Order Form for Citizenship for Us: A Handbook on Naturalization & Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Handbook by Daniel Levy
Workshop Flow Diagram (from Catholic Charities of Bradenton, FL) NEW!
Outreach
Flyer Listing the Benefits of Becoming a U.S. Citizen NEW!
Flyer Listing the Requirements for Becoming a U.S. Citizen through Naturalization
Sample Outreach Flyers Announcing Naturalization Workshops
Catholic Charities of Bradenton, FL NEW!
Catholic Charities Hogar Hispano, Falls Church, VA
Catholic Charities of Dallas with NALEO and State Representatives (PDF)
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles
American Immigration Lawyers Association DC Chapter
Volunteers
Sample Flyers for Recruiting Volunteers
Catholic Charities of Houston
Catholic Charities of Dallas with NALEO and State Representatives
List of Tasks or Responsibilities for Workshop Volunteers
Volunteer Application Form
Volunteer Orientation Information from Catholic Charities Hogar Hispano
Volunteer Feedback Survey from Catholic Charities of Bradenton, FL NEW!
Forms for Agencies to Use in the Workshop
Workshop Registration Form (PDF)
Sample Eligibility Screening/Intake Forms
AILA/Central American Resource Center
Catholic Charities Hogar Hispano
Checklist of Stations for Workshop Participants
Sample Waiver of Liability from Catholic Charities Hogar Hispano
Quality Control Checklist
Checklist of Contents for the Citizenship Application Package
Client Information/Instructions from Catholic Charities of Bradenton, FL NEW!
Attachments for the N-400
CLINIC Fee Waiver Application Form NEW!
Sample Letter Explaining Failure to Register for Selective Service
Sample Letter Requesting Due Consideration on the Citizenship Test
Information for Applicants
Flyer on Red Flag Problems
Information Sheet, Who Can Help with Immigration Matters? Information to Protect Yourself from
Immigration Fraud
Information from the Selective Service System on How to Register
Explanation of English Test Exemptions Based on Age and Long-Term Residence
96 Study Questions on U.S. History and Civics
Translations of the 96 Study Questions
Sample Sentences for Written English Testing
A naturalization group application workshop is a one-day
community event that brings professionals and trained
volunteers together to assist Lawful Permanent Residents
in completing the Application for Naturalization (N-400).
The workshop is an essential tool for efficiently and
effectively providing naturalization assistance to large
numbers of people. The success of the workshop model
depends on careful planning, thorough training of staff
and volunteers, and high quality services. The purpose
of this toolkit is to help charitable immigration programs
achieve a successful workshop. The forms and sample documents can be used as is or adapted
by local programs for their own needs.
We welcome your feedback on this toolkit and its utility.
Also, if you have any documents your agency has
developed that you would like to send us for inclusion
in the toolkit, or suggestions for additional materials to
include, please send these to lburdick@cliniclegal.org.
General
Chapter Describing the Naturalization Group Application
Workshop Model from CLINIC’s report, A More Perfect
Union: A National Citizenship Plan
Planning & Organizing
USCIS Guidelines for Photographs
USCIS Policy Guidance on Fee Waivers, March 2004.
USCIS Policy Guidance on Fee Waivers, July 2007. NEW!
USCIS Fact Sheet on the Child Citizenship Act
List of Items for Applicants to Pick Up at Handout Table
Flyer and Order Form for Citizenship for Us: A Handbook on Naturalization & Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Handbook by Daniel Levy
Workshop Flow Diagram (from Catholic Charities of Bradenton, FL) NEW!
Outreach
Flyer Listing the Benefits of Becoming a U.S. Citizen NEW!
Flyer Listing the Requirements for Becoming a U.S. Citizen through Naturalization
Sample Outreach Flyers Announcing Naturalization Workshops
Catholic Charities of Bradenton, FL NEW!
Catholic Charities Hogar Hispano, Falls Church, VA
Catholic Charities of Dallas with NALEO and State Representatives (PDF)
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles
American Immigration Lawyers Association DC Chapter
Volunteers
Sample Flyers for Recruiting Volunteers
Catholic Charities of Houston
Catholic Charities of Dallas with NALEO and State Representatives
List of Tasks or Responsibilities for Workshop Volunteers
Volunteer Application Form
Volunteer Orientation Information from Catholic Charities Hogar Hispano
Volunteer Feedback Survey from Catholic Charities of Bradenton, FL NEW!
Forms for Agencies to Use in the Workshop
Workshop Registration Form (PDF)
Sample Eligibility Screening/Intake Forms
AILA/Central American Resource Center
Catholic Charities Hogar Hispano
Checklist of Stations for Workshop Participants
Sample Waiver of Liability from Catholic Charities Hogar Hispano
Quality Control Checklist
Checklist of Contents for the Citizenship Application Package
Client Information/Instructions from Catholic Charities of Bradenton, FL NEW!
Attachments for the N-400
CLINIC Fee Waiver Application Form NEW!
Sample Letter Explaining Failure to Register for Selective Service
Sample Letter Requesting Due Consideration on the Citizenship Test
Information for Applicants
Flyer on Red Flag Problems
Information Sheet, Who Can Help with Immigration Matters? Information to Protect Yourself from
Immigration Fraud
Information from the Selective Service System on How to Register
Explanation of English Test Exemptions Based on Age and Long-Term Residence
96 Study Questions on U.S. History and Civics
Translations of the 96 Study Questions
Sample Sentences for Written English Testing
NOTE: This webpage
was launched in
January 2007 and
continues to be updated.
Please check the
webpage often for new
information.
was launched in
January 2007 and
continues to be updated.
Please check the
webpage often for new
information.
CITIZENSHIP
CLINIC RESOURCES
GENERAL INFORMATION
ADVOCACY
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
ELDERS
CHILDREN
FEE WAIVERS
THE CITIZENSHIP TEST
NATURALIZATION WORKSHOPS
BIA ACCREDITATION
OTHER RESOURCES
LINKS
CIVIC
PARTICIPATION
REPORTS, GUIDES & ARTICLES
CONTACTS
C i t i z e n s h i p
Laura Burdick
CLINIC
Office Tel: 202-635-5820
Fax: 202-635-2649
C i v i c P a r t i c i p a t i o n
Hilary Binder-Aviles
Mosaica: The Center for Nonprofit
Development and Pluralism
Office Tel: 202-887-0620 x 103
Fax: (202) 887-0812
CLINIC RESOURCES
GENERAL INFORMATION
ADVOCACY
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
ELDERS
CHILDREN
FEE WAIVERS
THE CITIZENSHIP TEST
NATURALIZATION WORKSHOPS
BIA ACCREDITATION
OTHER RESOURCES
LINKS
CIVIC
PARTICIPATION
REPORTS, GUIDES & ARTICLES
CONTACTS
C i t i z e n s h i p
Laura Burdick
CLINIC
Office Tel: 202-635-5820
Fax: 202-635-2649
C i v i c P a r t i c i p a t i o n
Hilary Binder-Aviles
Mosaica: The Center for Nonprofit
Development and Pluralism
Office Tel: 202-887-0620 x 103
Fax: (202) 887-0812
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