April 20 & 21 is Pro Bono Citizenship Weekend
Saturday, 4/20/2013 12:00am - Sunday, 4/21/2013 12:00am
Citizenship/Naturalization
Workshops
Throughout the Greater Philadelphia Counties
See map: Google Maps
Join us for Pro Bono Citizenship Weekend
April 20 & 21, 2013
Pro Bono Citizenship Weekend is a collaborative community-wide project, sponsored by the American Immigration Lawyers Association – Philadelphia Chapter, La Comunidad Hispana, Downingtown Library, Keystone Opportunity Center with the Lansdale Public Library, Multicultural Community Family Services of Upper Darby, ACLU of Pennsylvania, CEIBA, District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund, Esperanza Immigration Legal Services, HIAS Pennsylvania, Nationalities Service Center, Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition, and The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians. More organizations are joining all the time. Pennsylvania will celebrate Pro Bono Citizenship Weekend 2013 on April 20 and 21.
We are bringing Pro Bono Citizenship Weekend to counties outside of Philadelphia for 2013:
April 20: Chester County: La Comunidad Hispana
731 W Cypress St Kennett Square, PA 19348
Montgomery County: Lansdale Public Library
301 Vine Street, Lansdale, PA 19446
Delaware County: Multicultural Community Family Services
7016 Terminal Square Upper Darby, PA 19082
April 21: Chester County: Downingtown Library
330 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
Site in Allentown, PA to be announced
Want to Help?
Join teams of volunteer attorneys in providing free assistance to eligible lawful permanent residents who wish to apply for U.S. citizenship. We are especially eager to welcome attorneys from the counties to volunteer. Attorneys from all practice areas are welcome; you don’t need to be an immigration attorney to participate.
Free Attorney Training Sessions on the U.S. Citizenship Procedure
1.5 CLE credits issued to those who volunteer on Pro Bono Citizenship Weekend
Session # 1: Wednesday, March 6, 12:00-1:30 pm
Location: Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market Street, Philadelphia
Session # 2: Thursday, March 28, 12:30-2:00pm
Location: Duane Morris, 30 South 17th Street, 12th Floor, Philadelphia
Webinar: Thursday, April 11, 2:00-3:30pm
To sign up for any session e-mail: Sarina Issenberg or call 215-832-0900.
Attorney registration form linked below.
To be eligible for citizenship you must meet the following requirements
Reside in the United States as a permanent resident for 5 years (3 years if living with and married to a U.S. citizen)
Remain in the U.S. for at least half of the 5 years period (or 3, if married to a U.S. citizen)
Be at least 18 years old
Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English
o You may be eligible to take the civics test in your own language if you are:
§ age 50+ and living in the U.S. for 20yrs as a legal permanent resident
§ age 55+ and living in U.S. for 15 years as a legal permanent resident
Pay the government application fee $680
o Individuals who receive public benefits, or are 150% of the poverty level or below, qualify for a fee waiver
