To best serve our mission, the Immigration and Citizenship Program offers a range of services that increases community awareness of immigration and citizenship processes and that enables clients to assess their own legal situations under the guidance of Board of Immigration Appeals (B.I.A.) Accredited Representatives. Our program also provides support services that encourage sustained civic participation among the communities that need the most social and economic assistance.

Naturalization/Citizenship

Our program offers naturalization and citizenship services, including application assistance, client intake and assessment, legal consultations, and citizenship classes and mock interviews. B.I.A. Accredited Representatives provide advocacy and support for case completion, all under the direct supervision of the program's staff attorney.

Immigration

B.I.A. Accredited Representatives also assist our clients with immigration matters, including:

     * Legal Consulations

     * Adjustment of Status
     * Family Visa Petitions
     * Consular Processing
     * Family Unity
     * TPS
     * Affidavits of Support
     * Applications for Waivers on Grounds of Inadmissibility
     * Document Translations
     * Legal Permanent Resident Card Renewal and Replacement

English Literacy and Civics Education

Our English Literacy and Civics classes use an ESL curriculum centered on life skills necessary for civic participation. These classes promote the advancement of adult literacy and enable students to become integrated and active members of the family, workforce, and community.

Spanish Literacy

Our Spanish literacy course introduces the basic grammatical structures and fundamental rules of Spanish. Students benefit from a small group environment and instruction in Spanish. Through this course, students gain the literacy skills necessary to strengthen literacy traditions within the family and to acquire English.