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New Yorkers can get US citizenship for free

Low-income residents of New York who qualify for naturalization can get American citizenship for free under the Naturalize NY program. It was launched in 2016 by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. This program is a unique public-private project sponsored by Robin Hood, the New York Public Foundation and the New York Office for New Americans.

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1 May 2018 began the second round of the project. In order to be able to undergo the naturalization procedure for free, you need to register before 3 July 2018 on link.

Naturalize ny allow low-income immigrants to save money on the cost of a federal filing fee. The program provides for a lottery in which vouchers in the amount of $ 725 are paid to pay the fee for applying for citizenship. In addition, the initiative provides comprehensive support for the naturalization process: free determination of eligibility, assistance in applying for and preparing for the citizenship exam.

In 2016-2017, the program helped more than 900 residents of New York to obtain American citizenship for free by issuing vouchers totaling more than 500 000 dollars to them.

According to the US census, 8.9 million immigrants in the country have a green card and the right to citizenship, about 1 million of them live in New York. However, only a small percentage of them apply for naturalization in the same year when they receive this right, despite the fact that most immigrants have expressed their desire to become US citizens.

Research conducted by the Stanford immigration policy lab has shown that it is the cost of applying for citizenship that is an obstacle for many low-income immigrants who would like to obtain citizenship but cannot afford it. At the same time, immigrants who received a voucher Naturalizey, twice as often applied for citizenship.

Thirty years ago, the cost of filing applications was just 35 US dollars, but over time the fees increased dramatically. The last increase occurred in the 2016 year, when the value rose to 725 dollars. Many immigrant families cannot afford to pay this and are never naturalized, despite the desire for citizenship.

It is to support potential applicants in the State of New York, the Robin Hood Foundation (Robin hood foundation) and the Public Foundation of New York (New york community trust) invest money in the program Naturalize nywith the help of vouchers to help immigrants to cover the cost of the fee for naturalization. Funds will be paid directly to the federal government by campaign partners and will cover the full cost of the naturalization process. Vouchers will be issued after the lottery is held in August 2018.

Potential candidates can pre-determine their eligibility for citizenship, check whether they are eligible, and register for the lottery by visiting program site.

You can become a US citizen with NaturalizeNY by completing six simple steps:

  1. Register to participate in the lottery before 3 July 2018 of the year to win a voucher to cover immigration costs.
  2. Wait for the information that you won an immigration voucher.
  3. After the win, visit your local Opportunity Center at the New Americans Office.
  4. Apply, pass an interview and tests for a candidate for citizenship.
  5. Get confirmation and become a US citizen.
  6. After some time, tell the organization how things are going after you become citizens, by taking part in the 15-minute survey.

Answers to frequently asked questions about the program:

Who can apply for US citizenship?

Any holder of a US green card (a person who has legally obtained a permanent residence permit) who is eligible to receive US citizenship resides in New York State and meets certain income requirements. The goal of this program is to help residents of New York, who are temporarily experiencing economic difficulties, become naturalized citizens.

Is this program really free?

Yes, this is a completely free program. You do not need to pay money to register for the lottery, and you also do not have to bear any additional costs, regardless of whether you choose or not. In addition, as a person living in the state of New York, you are entitled to receive free migration legal services at the nearest New Opportunity Center at the New Americans Office (Office for New Americans Opportunity Center).

What are the terms of participation?

If you register to participate in the lottery, you will be asked to take part in a series of short surveys aimed at obtaining information about your experience and practical knowledge. In addition, if you win the lottery, you will receive a free voucher only on the condition that you complete and submit a naturalization application through the local Opportunity Center at the New Americans Office.

Will my personal data be safe?

Yes. Any information we collect is completely confidential and will be stored in a safe place.

Can I use this money to cover other immigration expenses or to pay for the immigration expenses of my family members?

Not. The money will be allocated exclusively to cover the costs associated with applying for US citizenship for those who meet the requirements and who will win the lottery. You cannot transfer these funds to other family members. However, your family members who also meet the requirements can register for the lottery separately.

What happens if I win a voucher?

In case of winning the lottery winners will be notified via email, SMS or by phone. During 30 days, the winner will have to contact their Opportunity Center in order to schedule an interview, as well as complete and submit an application for naturalization. Please note that the Opportunity Center pays each winner a naturalization registration fee, and this payment goes directly to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. If the lottery winner does not claim his voucher, or if he does not contact the Opportunity Center and does not submit an application within 30 days, he may lose his voucher.

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