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The District of Columbia Government is dedicated to making citizenship services more readily available to District employees, contractors and their families.  In partnership with the National Immigration Forum's New American Workforce, the DC Government will provide this portal to support them through their naturalization process.  Citizens are better positioned to support their families and have a positive impact in their communities.  
 
In addition to offering this portal, the DC government is also offering financial assistance to eligible DC residents.  If you are a DC resident, the DC Mayor's Fund will cover up to $725 per person for filing fee and $100 of legal fees.  If you are not a DC Resident, you are responsible for paying by check the $725 filing fee to the US Department of Homeland Security and the $100 legal fee to the International Rescue Committee (IRC).  
 
Please watch the information session video below before beginning your application.  It provides an overview of the citizenship process, explains eligibility requirements and discusses the benefits of citizenship.  

For questions about New American Workforce, please contact:
(202) 656-3004
 
We are committed to your privacy.  Feel safe using the Citizenshipworks portal and know that your information will not be shared with your employer.  If you have any questions about this process or your application, please contact New American Workforce.
STEP 1
Answer simple questions using our free online service

After watching the Information Session video, create an account by selecting the red Get Started box. We guide you through the application from start to finish and let you know if you might need help from an immigration expert.  If you are a DC Resident, please provide proof of residence. 

STEP 2
Access free or low-cost legal help with your application

New American Workforce can help you with the citizenship process if there is a problem with your application. Their legal experts from the International Rescue Committee (IRC) can review your answers directly on this portal and answer any questions you may have.

STEP 3
Mail your application when you are ready and prepare for your citizenship interview

Fill out the form in your Citizenshipworks account. Use our checklist to organize your application, including supporting materials. When you are ready, mail the signed G-28 Attorney Representation Form, N-400 Application for Naturalization and supporting documents to IRC for submission to USCIS.

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Don't take it from us. Hear what our partners have to say.

"Really simple and straightforward - it was really helpful to have the Mayor's Fund and these New American Workforce workshops; it fell into place at the right time for me.  As a citizen, I am glad that I can now participate in government and policy decisions that affect me everyday."
-Raka
Washington, DC Resident & Employee
"I decided to apply for citizenship this past year because I was coming up on 20 years living in the US.  Now my life is here; I have a husband and a family.  There are always opportunities and given my work, time, kids and family, it just made sense to take the next step to citizenship.  Additionally, given the political turmoil and changes in immigration policy, it helped spur that step into action to make sure we felt safe as a family in this country."
-Ambica
Washington, DC Resident
"Together, we’re giving more immigrants in our community a fair shot at citizenship.This grant builds on the work we have done through our Immigrant Justice Legal Services grant program and through the monthly citizenship workshops; it’s an example of how we can work together as a community and use local resources to break down barriers to citizenship."
-Mayor Muriel Bowser
Washington, DC

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