Citizenship / naturalization

Legal Information

In this section of Washington LawHelp you will find general legal information and resources about obtaining citizenship in the U.S.

• Citizenship Contractors Addresses and Class Locations in WA PDF

  A chart showing the names and addresses of citizenship contractors and class locations. Content Detail

• Guide to Naturalization PDF

  This booklet is intended to help people who want to become U.S. citizens have a better understanding of naturalization, answer some of the most common questions about naturalization, provide study materials for the naturalization exam, and connect to organizations that help with citizenship or that offer English as a Second Language classes. Content Detail

  By:

  The Seattle Public Library

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  Korean / 한국어

  Tigrina / Ge'ez

  Cambodian / Khmer

  Thai / ภาษาไทย

  Laotian / ພາສາລາວ

  Chinese / 中文

  Tagalog / Tagalog

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Somali / Soomaali

  Oromo / Afaan Oromo

  Russian / Pусский

  Spanish / Español

  Amharic / Amharic

• CitizenshipWorks

  This website will help you to answer questions about your eligibility for citizenship through naturalization. It will also help you to understand the naturalization process and prepare for the naturalization tests. Content Detail

  By:

  Immigration Advocates Network

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  Spanish / Español

  Chinese / 中文

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

• Dual Citizenship & U.S. Citizenship

  This list is based on the best current information. Some countries don't acknowledge foreign citizenship at all. Others have various restrictions regarding losing or acquiring dual citizenship and for that reason are not listed below. If you are concerned about losing your present citizenship when you naturalize as a U.S. citizen, speak to a representative of your government before filing for naturalization. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

• Naturalization Application Forms & Instructions

  Forms required to apply for citizenship. Content Detail

  By:

  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

• Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet

  Fill out this worksheet to find out if you should apply for naturalization. Content Detail

  By:

  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

• How Do I Get a Disability-Based Waiver? Citizenship Application Help for People with Disabilities PDF

  8129EN - To become a citizen of the U.S., most applicants must show the USCIS that they speak, understand and write basic English. Applicants also must pass a test in U.S. government and history. If you have a disability that makes you unable to learn or remember new information like English and history, you can apply for a Disability Waiver. If the Waiver is granted, you will not be required to speak English or take the history tests and can still become U.S. citizen. Content Detail

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

• Naturalization and Children: Common Questions

  8108EN - Common questions about the naturalization process and children are answered in this publication. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Own the Dream Web Site

  Use this online tool to help you determine whether you are eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Content Detail

  By:

  Immigration Advocates Network

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  Spanish / Español

• Advisory Regarding Proposals for Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation

  On April 17, a bipartisan group of Senators introduced proposed legislation to reform our immigration system. Content Detail

  By:

  Northwest Immigrant Rights Project

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  Spanish / Español

• N-648 Medical Certification for CIS Disability Waivers: Helping Doctors Get It Done

  If you have been directed to this website, chances are you are a physician or physician staff member needing to complete an N-648 medical disability waiver for an immigrant patient. You're in luck! This site is designed to help you through this form and make the process as pain-free as possible. Content Detail

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

• Immigration and Agricultural Workers PDF

  2602EN - General information about immigration laws and how they apply to agricultural workers. Content Detail

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español