FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will host a free naturalization and immigration information session May 19 at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. The session will inform lawful permanent residents (LPRs) about the naturalization process, the naturalization test and the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. It also will cover immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processes, and USCIS' role in the U.S. immigration system.
The event, open to the public, is part of USCIS' ongoing, national efforts to help LPRs understand the requirements and process of becoming a U.S. citizen. USCIS representatives will discuss naturalization eligibility and residency requirements, the application process and the naturalization test. Participants will receive an overview of U.S. history and civics principles, and observe a mock naturalization interview. Free educational materials will be available to attendees.
For more information about USCIS programs, visit www.uscis.gov.
For information regarding Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, visit http://www.dclibrary.org/mlk.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon May 19
WHERE:
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
CONTACT: Daniel Cosgrove, USCIS, 202-272-1228 (W), 202-604-9839 (C)
George A. Williams, Esq., DC Public Library, 202-727-1184 (W), 202-596-0345 (C)
NOTE:
Media, please RSVP to daniel.cosgrove@dhs.gov at least 24 hours prior to the event.
General public, please RSVP to Public.Engagement@dhs.gov
Source: http://www.dclibrary.org/mlk
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