JFCS' Legal Services Department has helped thousands of refugees and immigrants from various countries become U.S. citizens. We help in the following ways:

Applications

JFCS offers assistance with the preparation and filing of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, in monthly group processing sessions led by a qualified, knowledgeable citizenship caseworker.

Legal Counseling

JFCS provides individualized legal counseling for clients applying for Exceptions to English / Civics Examination Requirements, as well as for clients who have particular legal concerns regarding the citizenship application process. The JFCS attorney is also available to accompany clients to their naturalization interviews.

Citizenship Classes

Ongoing citizenship classes:

• English Language Civics class, led by a bilingual (Russian and English) instructor, to review material covered in the naturalization interview and to prepare for the interview. Preregistration is not required. Please call in advance for information about times and locations.
• Mock Interview Drop-in class, focusing on oral interview preparation and including written English dictation drills, is held every Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, at 2150 Post Street, San Francisco.

Individual volunteer tutoring for USCIS interview is available for clients. Registration forms are available at the JFCS Emigre Department on Judah Street.

To receive more information or a registration form for group processing, call 415-449-2900 or email OlgaT@jfcs.org.

Naturalization Eligibility Overview
Exceptions to English/Civics Examination Requirements
Voter Registration
Selective Service Registration

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