Voting rights, safety and job opportunity are just a few of the benefits that citizenship brings. On October 24, Washington New Americans Citizenship Day will provide free services to legal permanent residents in Washington state who are seeking the American dream.
The Washington New Americans program is a partnership between the State of Washington and OneAmerica, a non-profit dedicated to advancing justice and equality. OneAmerica – along with the Washington Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) – administers Citizenship Day, which will be held this Saturday in Bellingham, Centralia, Pasco and Port Angeles. This Citizenship Day marks the first of three offered in 12 Washington state cities. The next two Citizenship Days are scheduled for February and April 2010.
Citizenship Day offers workshops providing assistance to legal permanent state residents eligible for naturalization. The Washington New Americans Program promotes successful immigrant integration by connecting Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) to the information and services they need to successfully pursue citizenship and become active members of their communities. Last year’s workshops provided assistance to 751 individuals and 371 naturalization applications were completed. Individuals attending Citizenship Days came from 84 countries, representing the rich diversity of the United States.
Offered at four locations on October 24, 2009, Citizenship Day will be staffed by volunteer immigration attorneys, paralegals, interpreters and other community members. These teams will prepare naturalization applications at NO COST. Applicants will be able to consult with professionals and ensure that their documentation is complete.
Citizenship offers enormous benefits, including access to better jobs, safety and security, and the right to vote and be fully involved in our democracy. Each year, hundreds of thousands of immigrants, from all corners of the globe, become United States citizens.
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