Citizenship Assistance for Elderly and Disabled

Get U.S. Citizenship

If you are a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) over 65, or you are currently receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), or Safety Net Assistance (SNA), or a person who is receiving these benefits and is about to lose them, you should consider the advantages of applying for U.S. citizenship.

Be aware that many LPRs can only receive SSI benefits for a maximum of seven years from the date USCIS granted immigration status. There are no time limitations for receiving SSI for U.S. citizens.

In order to maintain these benefits you should consider applying for U.S. citizenship. These are the locations where help is available:


Designated CUNY Centers


  • City College Immigration Center
    160 Convent Avenue
    North Academic Center, Rm. 1-206
    New York, NY 10031
    (212) 650-6620
    Languages spoken: English, Spanish and Italian
    Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

  • Hostos Community College Immigration Center
    427 Walton Avenue, T-501
    Bronx, NY 10451
    (718) 518-4395
    Languages spoken: English and Spanish
    Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

  • New York City College of Technology Immigration Center
    Department of Law and Paralegal Studies Rm. N-622
    300 Jay Street
    Brooklyn, NY 11201
    (718) 260-5597
    Languages spoken: English and Spanish
    Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

  • York College Immigration Center
    Welcome Center Atrium
    94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.
    Jamaica, NY 11451
    (718) 262-2983
    Languages spoken: English and Spanish
    Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)