Citizenship

Register for citizenship classes!

Begin your preparation to become a citizen of the United States. Citizenship classes start on February 21st, 2022. The classes will be met online. There are different dates and times available to attend a class. You can get ready for the process even if you have not submitted your application yet.

For any questions and to register for a class text Jorge Sanchez at (224) 908-0435 with your name, email and best time to call you.

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.