This Citizenship Day, we honored not only the thousands of newly naturalized citizens but also the countless individuals currently navigating their path to citizenship. Among them are millions of legal permanent residents eager to participate in our democracy and secure a brighter future for their families. Many have spent years overcoming barriers, only to find the naturalization process intimidating, expensive, and out of reach.
At Pro Bono Net, we are committed to bringing free, quality legal help to those who may not know where to start, who to trust, or how to find affordable assistance. Our free, flagship tool, Citizenshipworks.org, makes applying for citizenship safer, simpler, and more affordable.
Over the past decade, we’ve helped more than 60,000 people understand the naturalization process, apply for citizenship, and access legal help through a network of 200 partners across the US. And when USCIS announced sweeping changes to the 20-page long naturalization form earlier this year, our dedicated team accomplished an incredible feat: updating Citizenshipworks to incorporate these changes in just 63 days — across three languages—to ensure we were ready on day one to support current and new applicants building their American dream.
One of our partners in Austin, Texas described Citizenshipworks as “a service to humanity.” The services we provide to aspiring Americans are only possible with your support, and translate into thousands of people having a voice in our democracy, greater family security, and higher lifetime earnings.
With anti-immigrant rhetoric resurfacing this election season, please consider joining our work supporting individuals on their journey to citizenship.
Thank you for being part of our mission, and please reach out if you’re interested in getting more involved. It truly makes a difference.