Naturalization/Citizenship
Avoiding Fraud by Immigration Consultants
If you're looking for help with an immigration issue and want to hire an immigration consultant rather than an attorney, it's important to understand what an immigration consultant can and cannot do for you. This resource includes a few tips to avoid fraud.
Citizenship Removal: What You Need to Know
Only a very small percentage of naturalized U.S. citizens are at risk of being targeted for denaturalization. But in the unlikely event you are targeted, it’s important to know how to protect your rights and freedoms. That’s why the Asian Law Caucus is sharing this guidance.
Drivers' Licenses, Voting, and Immigrants - Addressing Common Misunderstandings
Addressing common misperceptions when it comes to noncitizens, access to driver’s licenses, and the ability to vote.
Find an Immigration Lawyer
Protect yourself and your family. Get immigration advice from a licensed professional.
Have You Been a Victim of Nonattorney or Notario Fraud?
If someone gives legal advice without a license, that is called the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). In California, only attorneys can give legal advice. If an attorney loses their license to practice, but continues to take and advise clients, that is also considered the unauthorized practice of law.
Legal Resources for Immigrants
If you are seeking legal assistance for citizenship or immigration status, this pamphlet can serve as a starting point to find the legal services you need.
Look Up Information About an Immigration Case With an A-Number
You can find your A-Number and Department of State (DOS) Case ID on your immigrant data summary, USCIS Immigrant Fee handout, or immigrant visa stamp. Your A-Number is identified as the Registration Number on your visa stamp. If your A-Number is fewer than 9 digits, insert a zero after the “A”
Naturalization: Exceptions & Accommodations
Exceptions, accommodations, modifications to requirements.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJ)
The purpose of the SIJ program is to help foreign children in the United States who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected.
Appeals and Motions: Questions and Answers
You may file an appeal on some unfavorable decisions to the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
Federal Court Scams - Watch Out!
This resource describes common scams to watch out for. Malicious phone calls and emails targeting people and others who interact with the federal courts, instructing them to take action, may lead to people being scammed out of money or personal information.
An Immigration Filing Fee Waiver
Recognizing that some applicants cannot pay the filing fees, USCIS established a fee waiver process for certain forms and benefit types.
Find Legal Assistance with Your Immigration Case Near You
This interactive map and search engine that will help you find legal assistance near you.
Find USCIS Field Offices Near You
Field Offices handle scheduled interviews on non-asylum related applications.
Studying for the Citizenship Test
Short lessons about the country's history and government.
A Guide to Naturalization
Information on the benefits and responsibilities of citizenship, an overview of the naturalization process, and eligibility requirements.
An Immigration Filing Fee Waiver
Recognizing that some applicants cannot pay the filing fees, USCIS established a fee waiver process for certain forms and benefit types.
Appeals and Motions: Questions and Answers
You may file an appeal on some unfavorable decisions to the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
Avoiding Fraud by Immigration Consultants
If you're looking for help with an immigration issue and want to hire an immigration consultant rather than an attorney, it's important to understand what an immigration consultant can and cannot do for you. This resource includes a few tips to avoid fraud.
Check Your Case Status Service Online
Use your application receipt number to check your case status online.
Citizenship Removal: What You Need to Know
Only a very small percentage of naturalized U.S. citizens are at risk of being targeted for denaturalization. But in the unlikely event you are targeted, it’s important to know how to protect your rights and freedoms. That’s why the Asian Law Caucus is sharing this guidance.
Find Legal Assistance with Your Immigration Case Near You
This interactive map and search engine that will help you find legal assistance near you.
Drivers' Licenses, Voting, and Immigrants - Addressing Common Misunderstandings
Addressing common misperceptions when it comes to noncitizens, access to driver’s licenses, and the ability to vote.
English Vocabulary for the Naturalization Test
Easy-to-use flash cards and vocabulary lists.
Federal Court Scams - Watch Out!
This resource describes common scams to watch out for. Malicious phone calls and emails targeting people and others who interact with the federal courts, instructing them to take action, may lead to people being scammed out of money or personal information.
Find USCIS Field Offices Near You
Field Offices handle scheduled interviews on non-asylum related applications.
File Immigration Papers Online
By filing online you can submit and view certain benefit requests, receive electronic notification of decisions, and receive real-time case status updates.
Find an Immigration Lawyer
Protect yourself and your family. Get immigration advice from a licensed professional.
Find What an Immigration Related Word Means Here
You can use this dictionary to quickly look up a definition or explanation for a topic.
Have You Been a Victim of Nonattorney or Notario Fraud?
If someone gives legal advice without a license, that is called the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). In California, only attorneys can give legal advice. If an attorney loses their license to practice, but continues to take and advise clients, that is also considered the unauthorized practice of law.
How Do I Get Proof of My U.S. Citizenship?
About certificates of citizenship and passports.
ImmigrationLawHelp.org
ImmigrationLawHelp.org is a searchable online directory of over 1,000 free or low-cost nonprofit immigration legal services providers in all 50 states. Users can search ImmigrationLawHelp.org by state, zip code, or detention facility. Users can also refine their search by types and areas of legal assistance provided, populations served, languages spoken, other areas of legal assistance, and non-legal services provided.
Studying for the Citizenship Test
Short lessons about the country's history and government.
Legal Resources for Immigrants
If you are seeking legal assistance for citizenship or immigration status, this pamphlet can serve as a starting point to find the legal services you need.
Look Up Information About an Immigration Case With an A-Number
You can find your A-Number and Department of State (DOS) Case ID on your immigrant data summary, USCIS Immigrant Fee handout, or immigrant visa stamp. Your A-Number is identified as the Registration Number on your visa stamp. If your A-Number is fewer than 9 digits, insert a zero after the “A”
Naturalization: Exceptions & Accommodations
Exceptions, accommodations, modifications to requirements.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJ)
The purpose of the SIJ program is to help foreign children in the United States who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected.
Study Materials for the Civics Test
During the naturalization interview, applicants will be asked up to 1 questions from the list of 1 questions in English.
Tips for Filing Forms with USCIS
Form fees, eligibility requirements, fee waiver eligibility, required documents, and mailing addresses vary depending on the form you are filing and why you are filing.