Citizenship

Recently, 3,300 individuals were sworn in at a naturalization ceremony in Houston, making it the city's largest naturalization ceremony to date. Even in a massive heatwave and households without power from Hurrican Beryl, the venue was packed for this momentous occasion.  

Path to Citizenship for Immigrants and Refugees: Check out the link to the recording to learn more about eligibility criteria to become a U.S. citizen, the application process, and what trusted, reliable application assistance looks like.

Immigration Advocates Network: How to Support Citizenship in Your Community: Immigration Advocates Network shared a variety of tools and resources they have created to help low-income immigrants navigate the path to legal status/citizenship. Jersey City provided actionable context about how they implemented these tools and resources successfully in their community. Watch here.

A central part of the Interagency Strategy for Promoting Naturalization is reaching historically underserved and more isolated immigrant populations, including many of ORR’s traditional beneficiaries. USCIS’ Citizenship Resource Center has digital citizenship promotion and educational materials that may be of interest to you and your clients.