Citizenship Assistance Programs
Programs helping eligible residents complete the naturalization process—because citizenship provides the strongest protection against deportation.
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For those who are eligible, U.S. citizenship provides the most durable protection against deportation. Citizenship assistance programs help residents navigate the complex naturalization process.
Services Typically Offered
- Eligibility screening: Determining if someone qualifies for citizenship
- Application assistance: Help completing the N-400 form correctly
- Fee assistance: Some programs cover or reduce the $725 filing fee
- Civics preparation: Study groups and practice tests for the citizenship exam
- Interview coaching: Preparation for the naturalization interview
Why This Matters
Many eligible residents don’t naturalize due to:
- Cost of application fees
- Fear of the civics and English tests
- Confusion about eligibility requirements
- Lack of time to navigate the process
What Baltimore Thirsts For
Expanded citizenship assistance with:
- More locations and flexible scheduling
- Fee assistance programs
- Multilingual staff and materials
- Follow-up support through the entire process
Current Resources
Several organizations in Baltimore offer citizenship assistance. Wait times can be long, highlighting the need for expanded capacity.
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