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Naturalization Drives & Classes

 

To find out more about our naturalization services, simply call 404-471-1889.

 

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Naturalization Drives

The Latin American Association organizes naturalization drives in which members of our staff, volunteers and interns take part of a massive event where a very important number of persons who are already lawful permanent residents in our immigrant community receive free services and assistance completing their naturalization applications and are screened to assure that the persons receiving the service, meet the government requirements to apply for citizenship.

 

Our next event will take place in 2009.  Please make sure to constantly visit our website for updates regarding the dates and times of future events.

 

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Naturalization Classes

The Latin American Association also offers FREE citizenship preparation classes. Students learn what they need to know to pass the citizenship exam and improve their English. Classes are taught at the intermediate English level at the Atlanta Outreach Center.

 

Class Time:

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Register today! Simply call Jim at 678-852-7541 to join.

 

Location:

Atlanta Outreach Center

2750 Buford Highway

Atlanta, GA  30324

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Redesigned Naturalization Test

After October 8, 2008, a new test for naturalization applicants will be administered.  The resulting redesigned test was publicly introduced on September 27, 2007. Naturalization applicants will begin taking the revised test on October 1, 2008.

 

Which Test Do I Take?

Following the public introduction of the redesigned naturalization test on September 27, 2007, there will be one full year before naturalization applicants begin taking the revised test. This period will allow adult educators and immigrants working toward citizenship sufficient time to prepare for the redesigned test. The following guidelines will determine whether naturalization applicants will take the current test or the redesigned version:

 

If an applicant:

 

• Applies BEFORE October 1, 2008 and is scheduled for his or her naturalization interview BEFORE October 1, 2008, he or she will take the current test.

• Applies BEFORE October 1, 2008 and is scheduled for his or her naturalization interview AFTER October 1, 2008, he or she can choose to take the current test or the redesigned version.

• Applies AFTER October 1, 2008, he or she will take the redesigned version.

• Is scheduled for his or her naturalization interview AFTER October 1, 2009, regardless of when he or she applied, he or she will take the redesigned version.

 

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Eligibility requirements for naturalization

The general requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to able eligible for naturalization include:

 

• A period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States (this period varies depending on the manner and category under which you obtained your permanent resident status

• Residence in a particular USCIS District prior to filing

• Ability to read, write, and speak English (there are some exceptions to this rule depending of your age and the time you have been residing in the United States as a Lawful Permanent Resident)

• Knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government (some expception may apply to this rule)

• Good moral character

• Attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution

• Favorable disposition toward the United States.

 

All naturalization applicants must demonstrate good moral character, attachment, and favorable disposition. The other naturalization requirements may be modified or waived for certain applicants.

 

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