Citizenship Corner: Citizenship, Immigration & Refugee Agencies, Information Websites

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How to Apply for U.S. Citizenship

The process to apply for citizenship can begin online.

Start at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Become a Citizen for guidance, information and a link to forms.

  • The section What You Need to Know describes the process of becoming a U.S. Citizen.
  • The Start Here section links to resources and forms provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
  • At the USCIS Citizenship and Naturalization Based Forms page, forms you need are linked.

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Local Agencies and Resources

Find help fast with this handy guide to local agencies and resources.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Location: 4475 South Coach Drive, Tucson, AZ 85714
Please call the Contact Center at 800-375-5283 to request an appointment for in-person services.

The Citizenship Resource Center to learn about the process of becoming a U.S. citizen, how you may qualify, and the study tools to help you.

Adult Basic Education Classes - Citizenship Classes

Pima College Adult Basic Education offers free online citizenship classes. Call for latest information and to register.
520-206-3737

AILA's Immigration Lawyer Search

Find a licensed immigration lawyer. Español

Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program

Supports refugees through transitional benefits and contracted community partners as they resettle in the United States. Español

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc.

140 W Speedway, Suite 230, Tucson, AZ 85705
520-623-0344 or 1-800-234-0344

Offers an Immigration and Citizenship Program, and Migration and Refugee Services. They can assist you with your family-based petitions, DACA (Dreamers Petitions), applications for Lawful Permanent Residency, naturalization applications, and other applications for immigration benefits. 

Chicanos Por La Causa 

1525 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
520-918-6782

Helps with many services, such as:

  • Low-cost consultations
  • Informational sessions
  • Citizenship/Naturalization
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals
  • Green card renewals (I-90 Permanent Resident card renewal)
  • Work Permit Renewals
  • Family petitions
  • Consular Processing
  • Adjustment of status
  • U-Visas
  • VAWA

International Rescue Committee

1011 North Craycroft Road, Suite 404, Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 319-2128

Provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors, and local volunteers to help them translate their past experiences into assets that are valuable to their new communities.

Iskashitaa Refugee Network

1406 E Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85719
520-440-0100

Iskashitaa Refugee Network creates opportunities to integrate UN refugees into the Southern Arizona community while educating the public, strengthening the local food system, reducing local food waste, and increasing food security.

Know Your Rights Handouts: If ICE Visits a Home, Employer, or Public Space

AILA provides Know Your Rights handouts for several scenarios: ICE worksite raids (for employers), ICE home visits, and ICE public stops. Print the handouts in 7 languages.

Lutheran Social Services

Refugee & Immigration Services
3364 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 721-4444

Services include pre-arrival housing, case management, navigating transportation and basic public services, employment support, K-12 refugee education services, women's empowerment, immigration services, and the Tucson Refugee Youth Mentor Program.

Health Information in Multiple Languages

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Mexican Consulate / Consulado Mexicano

3915 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711
520-882-5595
Email: contucmx@sre.gob.mx

Owl & Panther

PO Box #43691
Tucson, AZ 85733
Contact form

Owl & Panther offers refugee families opportunities for personal expression, enhanced self-esteem, validation of self-worth, and ways of connection to others.

Refugee and Immigration Services - Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (formerly Refugee Focus)

1231 N. Norris Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719
520-748-2300

Every year, the President and the State Department identify global regions in which people have an exceptional need for protection outside of their home countries. These refugees and asylees are then invited to resettle in the “land of opportunity,” in a nation that cherishes the value of uplifting the oppressed. With volunteers and community Welcome Teams, LSS-SW builds self-reliant foundations for approximately 400 refugees each year.

A coalition of refugee service providers in Arizona guiding refugees towards self-sufficiency.

Study Materials for the USCIS Civics Test

Official study materials include questions and answers in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Includes flashcards and more.

USAHello

An online center for information and education for refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants and welcoming communities.

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Updated 2023-01-03

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