Citizenship

Immigration Legal Assistance from Certified Agencies in Lake County

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Bernardin Center
671 S. Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
847-782-4225
1:30pm-4:00pm

The Hispanic American Community Education & Services (HACES)

820 W Greenwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
847-244-0300

Mano a Mano Family Resource Center

6 E. Main St
Round Lake Park, IL 60073
Appointments also available in Zion office
English: 847-201-1521
Spanish: 847-201-1522

Benefits of Citizenship

When you become a citizen, you can:

  • Become eligible for more college scholarships
  • Run for public office
  • Become eligible for government jobs
  • Travel abroad for as long as you would like
  • Sponsor family members for green cards
  • Your children under age 18 in your custody automatically become citizens

Websites with Citizenship Forms and Assistance

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Information and forms about immigration and citizenship.

Study Materials for Citizenship Civics Test: Includes 100 questions and answers in English and Spanish

DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals): Request or renew DACA

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights: Information about campaigns and programs, which include: New Americans Initiative: Becoming a Citizen; Youth Civic Leadership Academy; Immigrant Family Resource Program, which supports immigrant access to public benefits; and Immigrant Healthcare Access Initiative

Immigrants Like Us is a legal aid nonprofit that prepares immigration documents for free for people who can’t afford a lawyer using a “turbo-tax”-style web platform.