Toolkit for Naturalization Workshops
Introduction
A naturalization group application workshop is a one-day community event that brings professionals and trained volunteers together to assist Lawful Permanent Residents in completing the Application for Naturalization (N-400). The workshop is an essential tool for efficiently and effectively providing naturalization assistance to large numbers of people. The success of the workshop model depends on careful planning, thorough training of staff and volunteers, and high quality services. The purpose of this toolkit is to help charitable immigration programs achieve a successful workshop. The forms and sample documents can be used as is or adapted by local programs for their own needs.
We welcome your feedback on this toolkit and its utility. Also, if you have any documents your agency has developed that you would like to send us for inclusion in the toolkit, or suggestions for additional materials to include, please send these to lburdick@cliniclegal.org.
General
NEW Self-Directed E-Learning Course for Naturalization Workshop Volunteers
CLINIC Webinar, "How to Plan and Implement a Mega-Workshop," 9/12/2012
CLINIC Webinar, 11/17/11, “Naturalization Group Application Workshops”
Chapter Describing the Naturalization Group Application Workshop Model from CLINIC's Report "A More Perfect Union: A National Citizenship Plan"
Planning & Organizing
- NEW Workbook for Planning a Mega Workshop
- USCIS Policy Guidance on Fee Waivers, November 2010
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Flyer and Order Form for Citizenship for Us: A Handbook on Naturalization & Citizenship
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Workshop Flow Diagram from Catholic Charities of Bradenton, FL
- U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Handbook by Daniel Levy, National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild
Outreach
Information for Applicants
- Flyer listing the benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen;
- Flyer listing the requirements for becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization.
Sample Outreach Flyers Announcing Naturalization Workshops:
- Charlotte Social Services of Charlotte, NC (English)
- Charlotte Social Services of Charlotte, NC (Spanish)
- Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, CA
- Catholic Charities Hogar Immigrant Services of Arlington, VA
- Catholic Charities of Galveston-Houston
- NALEO Ya Es Hora ¡Ciudadania!
Volunteers
Sample Flyers for Recruiting Volunteers
List of tasks or responsibilities for workshop volunteers
Volunteer orientation information from Catholic Charities Hogar Hispano
Volunteer feedback survey from Catholic Charities of Bradenton, FL
Forms for Agencies to Use in the Workshop
Sample Eligibility Screening/Intake Forms
- Sample intake form from AILA/Central American Resource Center
- Sample intake form from Catholic Charities Hogar Hispano
Checklist of stations for workshop participants
Sample waiver of liability from Catholic Charities Hogar Hispano
Checklist of contents for the citizenship application package
Sample client information/ instruction sheet from Catholic Charities of Bradenton, FL
Attachments for the N-400
Form I-912 (Request for Fee Waiver)
Sample letter explaining failure to register for Selective Service
Sample letter requesting due consideration on the citizenship test
Information for Applicants
Information sheet about how to protect yourself from immigration fraud
Information from the Selective Service on how to register
Explanation of English test exemptions based on age and long-term residence
100 Civics Questions for the New Naturalization Test
Translations of the test questions