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Citizenship Project – naturalization preparation for legal immigrants

We interview/assess each applicant to determine eligibility for naturalization, and assist with citizenship applications through group events and individual appointments. We help people prepare for citizenship tests and interviews through English literacy group classes and individual tutoring.

New Citizenship Class starts February 2nd at 987 Airway Court. Thursdays, 6 PM,
until May 31. Download flyer.

Resettlement services – a refugee resettlement program

We provide refugees with resettlement and placement services through the USCCB. We run a family reunification program, offering case management and supportive services, combining the support of staff with local family and community members, to establish their new home.

Immigration Services – family reunification and legal residency

We prepare and file USCIS petitions and other documents, including visa petitions, adjustments of status, affidavits of support, consular processing documents, and work authorizations. Our work leads to the reunification of immigrant families and employment authorization. Our BIA Accredited Representatives assist with applications and renewal or replacement of documents, advocate for clients, translate documents and make referrals for legal and social services. Staff/volunteers speak English, Spanish, Cantonese, and French.

Violence Against Women Act & U Nonimmigrant Status – services to immigrant victims of domestic violence and/or violent crime

We work towards obtaining U Nonimmigrant Status (for immigrant victims of crime) and filing VAWA petitions (for immigrant victims of domestic violence married to legal permanent residents or U.S. citizens). People we help may obtain work authorizations, social security cards, driver’s licenses and eventually, permanent residency. We provide U Nonimmigrant Status filing services for victims of violent crime, resources for counseling and restraining orders; referrals to resources for counseling and family support.

Serving North Coast counties, including Lake, Napa, and Mendocino, through an initial phone interview. Clients follow up at the main office in Santa Rosa. Call 578-6000. Some outreach in Lake County.

Santa Rosa restaurant owner Dikendra Maskey (Annapura Restaurant) became a U.S. citizen with the help of Catholic Charities.