Legal Assistance for Immigrants
- Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity -- Montgomery County GovernmentLegal aid and immigration seminars, as well as classes for English and citizenship.
- CASA of Maryland - Legal Services301-926-0810
Legal services and advocacy projects for Latinos and low-income families. - Catholic Charities Legal Immigration Services301-740-2523
Pro bono civil legal services for low-income residents through volunteer attorneys. - International Rescue CommitteeHelp for asylees and refugees. In Silver Spring.
- American Immigration Lawyers Association202-507-7600
Directory of immigration lawyers. - AyudaAyuda defends the legal and human rights of low-income Latino and foreign-born people living in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
- Office of Legal Access ProgramsFree legal services and/or referrals for such services to indigent individuals in immigration removal proceedings, US Dept of Justice
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E Pluribus Unum - Out of Many, One
- Portrait of the USA: One From ManyChronicles the immigration patterns and ethnic composition, from the U.S. Department of State.
Immigration, Citizenship, and the Naturalization Process
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)The agency that oversees naturalization. Naturalization is the process by which a foreign-born person voluntarily assumes U.S. citizenship. See particularly the USCIS website's section about Citizenship Through Naturalization.
- USCIS publication in other languages
- Recursos para la naturalizaciónUSCIS information in Spanish.
- Contact the USCIS800-375-5283
- Your USCIS Case StatusApplicants may check their case status online, obtain a list of processing dates, or request case updates via e-mail.
- Visa Information for ImmigrantsFrom the U.S. State Department. Also, visa information for temporary visitors to the U.S.
- Green Card / Permanent ResidenceFrom the USCIS.
- Guides for Refugees and AsyleesExplains how to accomplish specific tasks through USCIS.
- USCIS ELISStreamline the application process for immigration benefits. Allows immigration benefit seekers and their legal representatives to create an account and file benefit requests online.
Online Guides from U.S. Citizenship & Immigrations Services (USCIS)
Contains practical information to help immigrants settle into everyday life in the United States, as well as an introduction to the U.S. system of government.
The guide is available in 14 languages from this link.
The guide is available in 14 languages from this link.
Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Exam & Interview
- Citizen Preparation ClassesFrom Montgomery College. 240-567-8169.
- Gilchrist Center for Cultural DiversityThe Gilchrist Center provides citizenship and English classes as well as legal aid and immigration seminars.
- Citizenship Interview PreparationSample tests to prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Interview, provided by the USCIS.
- Naturalization Test Study MaterialsFlash cards, sample questions, and other materials to help immigrants prepare for the naturalization test.
- Find your local officialsThe Citizenship test may ask for the names of elected officials. Enter your zip code on this page to identify federal and state officeholders.
- Study for the English and Civics TestsLearn more about the naturalization tests and the free study tools available to help you prepare.
- Translations of Citizenship Test QuestionsTranslations for the U.S. History & Government Test Questions are provided by the USCIS and community organizations throughout the country.
Library Materials about Naturalization & Citizenship
In addition to those below, MCPL has more books and DVDs about naturalization. Some items are in Spanish and other languages.
Call Number: 342.082 BRA 2012
ISBN: 9781413316872
Discover all the ways to get a green card -- Short-term alternatives to a green card -- Will inadmissibility bar you from getting a green card? -- How long you'll have to wait -- Fiance and fiancee visas -- Green cards through marriage -- Your parents as immigrants, etc.
Call Number: 342.082 BRA 2011
ISBN: 1413312071
Find out how the immigration system really works, how to qualify for work visas, student visas, refugee status, green cards, citizenship and more.
Call Number: DVD 323.62 USC
Review the reading, writing, and civics test questions that may be asked during the official USCIS interview. Applicants will receive step-by-step guidance through the entire naturalization process, from understanding who's eligible to apply to making a great impression during the interview.
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Learn English
- MCPL English LearnerESL Resources at the library.
- Literacy Council of Montgomery CountyEnglish tutoring and classes: achieve functional levels of reading, writing, and speaking. 301-610-0030.
- Directory of the Montgomery Coalition for Adult English LiteracyDirectory of English class providers in Montgomery County.
- Montgomery County Refugee Training Center at Montgomery CollegeFor refugees and political asylees only. English and work-related classes. 240-567-1405.
- Study Materials for the English Test from the USCIS
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