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Thursday, September 29, 2011
News Latin American Coalition co-sponsors free citizenship workshop for immigrants
Posted By Rhiannon Fionn on Thu, Sep 29, 2011 at 12:58 PM
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Not a U.S. citizen, but want to become one? As you know, the road to citizenship is tricky. Fortunately, help is on the way:
The free Citizenship Workshop is sponsored by the Latin American Coalition and International House in partnership with the Mecklenburg Bar and the Charlotte School of Law.The workshop includes an in-depth presentation of the naturalization process and a mock interview by a USCIS officer, a personalized citizenship application review, and individual case evaluation with a local volunteer immigration attorney or licensed BIA accredited representative.
Open to all eligible residents who meet the following criteria:
+ Have been a permanent resident for at least 5 years and speak, write and read English at an intermediate level.
+ Are married to a US Citizen and have been a permanent resident for at least 3 years and speak, write and read English at an intermediate level.Fluency in English is not required if you:
+ Have a qualifying disability, or
+ Are 50 years old and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years.
+ Are 55 years old and have been a permanent resident for at least 15 years.Space is limited. For details and/or to register, contact the Latin American Coalition 704-531-3848 or International House 704-333-8099 or 704-405-0962.
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