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News

Deferred Action For Undocumented Youth

On Friday, June 15, 2012 President Barack Obama announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will implement a program for granting “deferred action” to undocumented youth who meet certain requirements. VIsit our deferred action page for more information.

Prepaid Telephone Cards. Are You Getting Your Money's Worth?

Recently, Consumer Reports released a study on Prepaid Telephone Cards in New York State. The study found that many cards lack information on the rates and fees about using the card. Prepaid calling cards are used heavily by immigrants in America to call family members abroad. The New York State Office for New Americans and the Consumers Union, the publisher of Consumer Reports, will conduct a consumer education campaign to offer tips for purchasing and using pre-paid calling cards. Visit the Consumer Reports website for more information on the study and to find a consumer guide on how to get your money's worth when using prepaid cards.

Director's Daily News Column

Baruch College Professor and Immigration Lawyer Allan Wernick, director of the Citizenship Now!, offers practical advice and answers your questions:

Events

The goal of Citizenship Now! events is to help eligible individuals prepare their forms N-400, Application for Naturalization. Most events are held on Saturdays. During our Citizenship Now! events applicants receive the following services:

Evaluation of eligibility for naturalization.
Assistance in completing the N-400 Application for Naturalization form.
Information on gathering the documents necessary to be included in the application packet.
Free photographs required for the application.
Review of complete application packet by an attorney or an immigration counselor.