Need help with becoming a U.S. citizen?
Date: Saturday Aug. 25, 2012 10 am – 3pm
Islamic Association of Greater Detroit, 879 West Auburn Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (Southside of Auburn, between Rochester and Livernois Rds.)
For more information: Robin Mazhar 248 – 413- 1446
Email: ac9707@wayne.edu
To pre-register, call Jatinder Kaur at 248-955-3127 or email jatinderacj@gmail.com
Free U.S. Citizenship Application Workshop!
See eligibility requirements and list of documents to bring for your application below:
U.S. Citizenship Eligibility Requirements
Age: You are at least 18 yrs old
Permanent residence: You are a lawful permanent resident (LPR) (i.e., you have a green card)
Continuous residence: You have lived in the U.S. for at least 5 yrs since you became an LPR
· Or 1) you have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 yrs since you became an LPR, and 2) you are married to a U.S. citizen, and 3) you have been married to him/her for at least 3 yrs, and 4) he/she has been a U.S. citizen for at least 3 yrs
· Or 1) you lived in the US for at least 3 yrs since you became an LPR, and 2) you obtained your green card through VAWA or because you were abused by your husband/wife or your parent
Physical presence: You have been physically present in the U.S. for at least 2½ yrs out of the past 5 yrs
· Or 1) You meet either of the above 3-yr “continuous residence†requirements, and 2) you have been physically present in the U.S. for at least 1½ yrs out of the past 3 yrs
English: You can speak, read, and write basic English
· Or you are at least 55 yrs old and have been an LPR for at least 15 yrs
· Or you are at least 50 yrs old and have been an LPR for at least 20 yrs
Civics: You know or can learn U.S. government and history
Good moral character: You were never convicted of any felonies.
List of Documents to Bring to the Workshop
ü A copy of your Permanent Resident Card (also known as your “green cardâ€) – both sides.
ü Two passport-style photos (2â€x2â€) of yourself.
ü Your driver’s license or state identification card.
ü Your Social Security number (we do not need the card itself).
ü A list of your residences for the past 5 years.
ü A list of your employers (and/or schools) for the past 5 years.
ü A list of every trip you’ve taken outside the U.S. (including trips to Canada and Mexico) since you became a a Permanent Green Card holder. Do not include trips less than 24 hours.
Go to www.americancitizensforjustice.com for documents, forms, and helpful links
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