Naturalization represents more than a legal status – it is a promise of belonging, opportunity, and protection. Today, on Citizenship Day, we celebrate and honor the courage, dedication, and hopes of people striving to become U.S. citizens. Their journeys are the heart of our country’s promise – but too often, barriers get in the way. 

At Pro Bono Net, we believe those obstacles shouldn’t stand in the way of families who have lived, worked, and contributed here for years. That’s why we created Citizenshipworks.org—to make applying for citizenship safer, simpler, and more affordable.

The forces trying to restrict access to citizenship don’t just make headlines. They create real obstacles for real people: parents, essential workers, long-time legal residents whose lives and families depend on naturalization. Families who have lived, worked, and contributed here for years now face uncertainty about whether their path to citizenship will remain open. 

How Citizenshipworks helps:

  • Simple, step-by-step guidance. Citizenshipworks guides applicants through the process from eligibility to filling out the USCIS form, skipping legal jargon and using plain language so people aren’t overwhelmed.
  • Access to legal help. If there is a problem or concern in the application, or someone needs more support, Citizenshipwork connects users with trusted nonprofit legal services – live, online or in their area. 
  • Test prep and tools. Citizenshipworks offers tools to prepare for the naturalization interview and civics/English tests. It provides tutorials, interactive interviews, checklists, document trackers, and savings calculators to plan for feeds. 
  • Reach and Scale. Since 2011, Citizenshipworks has helped over 60,000 people begin or complete naturalization applications through partnerships with more than 200 nonprofit and local organizations. 

One Citizenshipworks user said, “Excellent resource for filing for citizenship on your own with step by step guidance put forth in an easy non-overwhelming way! Highly recommended! Thank you to Citizenshipworks, a service to humanity.”

This work is only possible with your support. On a day meant to celebrate citizenship, we must also commit to protecting it. Your gift today will ensure that more aspiring Americans can continue their journey – and that the promise of citizenship remains a reality for future generations.

If you know an immigrant-serving organization that could benefit from Citizenshipworks, or a law firm interested in supporting naturalization clinics in our national partner network – please reach out to us to learn more.