Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Announces Sixth Congressional District Citizenship Day
April 18, 2007
(JAMAICA, NY)Congressman Gregory W. Meeks announced today, during Mayor Michael Bloombergs Immigrant History Week - a citywide celebration that honors the experiences and contributions of immigrants in New York City, that he will host a Sixth Congressional District Citizenship Day on Saturday, May 12, 2007 11:00AM to 3:00PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica, located at 89-60 164th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432.
"I am very proud to represent one of the most diverse congressional districts in the country. Diversity not only makes us stronger but also more interesting and more connected with the world. We are getting a tremendous response in favor of this event from the community, which shows the support and the need for an immigration workshop," said Meeks.
The workshop provides an opportunity for eligible legal permanent residents to receive comprehensive help from City University of New York (CUNY) staff members in completing their naturalization application. Assistance will be provided by congressional staff, attorney's and other trained personnel.
During the workshops, legal permanent residents seeking to become citizens will have the opportunity to receive important guidance and advice. Applicants will receive assistance in filling out all necessary documents required by the office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and have their photographs taken. In addition, individuals attending the workshop will receive advice and information on future steps of the naturalization process, including interviews, English proficiency exams and civics tests administered by the USCIS.
"This initiative will provide a meaningful and critical step toward U.S. Citizenship for thousands of men, women and children across the country, so that they can fully share the rights that citizens enjoy and also help shoulder the responsibilities," added Meeks. "It will allow these men and women to better protect their families and to better advocate for the best interests of our immigrant community and our country."
"The Sixth Congressional Immigration Advisory Group and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have agreed to do whatever it takes to help us in this project." U.S. Rep. Meeks stated. "My staff and I are very grateful for all their assistance." For more information or to register for this workshop contact the office of Congressman Gregory W. Meeks at (718) 725-6000.
"I am very proud to represent one of the most diverse congressional districts in the country. Diversity not only makes us stronger but also more interesting and more connected with the world. We are getting a tremendous response in favor of this event from the community, which shows the support and the need for an immigration workshop," said Meeks.
The workshop provides an opportunity for eligible legal permanent residents to receive comprehensive help from City University of New York (CUNY) staff members in completing their naturalization application. Assistance will be provided by congressional staff, attorney's and other trained personnel.
During the workshops, legal permanent residents seeking to become citizens will have the opportunity to receive important guidance and advice. Applicants will receive assistance in filling out all necessary documents required by the office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and have their photographs taken. In addition, individuals attending the workshop will receive advice and information on future steps of the naturalization process, including interviews, English proficiency exams and civics tests administered by the USCIS.
"This initiative will provide a meaningful and critical step toward U.S. Citizenship for thousands of men, women and children across the country, so that they can fully share the rights that citizens enjoy and also help shoulder the responsibilities," added Meeks. "It will allow these men and women to better protect their families and to better advocate for the best interests of our immigrant community and our country."
"The Sixth Congressional Immigration Advisory Group and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have agreed to do whatever it takes to help us in this project." U.S. Rep. Meeks stated. "My staff and I are very grateful for all their assistance." For more information or to register for this workshop contact the office of Congressman Gregory W. Meeks at (718) 725-6000.