Citizenship Clinics

 

Apply for U.S. Citizenship! 2024 Information session & Citizenship Clinic Dates

Please plan to attend an information session before going to the Citizenship Clinic. If you have any questions or need any accommodations, please contact Rocío Villalobos via email at rocio.villalobos@austintexas.gov or phone (512-974-7972).

 

Looking for documents to download for the Citizenship Clinic? 👇🏽

👉🏾 Download flyers for the Citizenship Clinic in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese here

👉🏾 View and download the N400 Personal Information Worksheet/Hoja de Información Personal here

👉🏾 View and download a list of What to Bring to the Citizenship Clinic/Lo Que Necesita Traer Al Taller here 

 

Information Session 1: 

  • When: Tuesday April 2, from 6pm-6:30pm
  • Where: Cepeda Library, 651 N Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78702
  • Interpretation provided in Spanish and Vietnamese

Information Session 2: 

  • When: Saturday, April 13, from 11am-11:30am
  • Where: Ruiz Library, 1600 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
  • Session conducted in Spanish--interpretation provided in English

Information Session 3: 

  • When: Thursday, April 25, from 6pm-6:30pm
  • Where: Windsor Park Library, 5833 Westminster Dr, Austin, TX 78723
  • Interpretation provided in Spanish and Vietnamese

Citizenship Clinic: 

  • When: Saturday, May 4, from 9am-2pm
  • Where: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754
  • The first 75 participants will receive FREE one-on-one assistance to complete the N-400 application for naturalization! Visit the tables at the resource fair to learn more about programs and services for immigrant communities. You can also practice your citizenship interview with UCIS!

Looking for English (ESL) classes to help you with your citizenship interview? The Austin Public Library offers ESL classes at several library locations. Check the schedule for English classes here. 

 

 

 

 

In the Fall of 2023, there were 3 information sessions held at libraries throughout Austin. These information sessions were well attended, with 20+ participants at each session. Attendees received information on the citizenship process. Two sessions had Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation, and one session was held in Spanish with English interpretation.

Our Citizenship Clinic in October 2023 had 60+ participants! These participants received one-on-one assistance to complete their N-400 application for naturalization, got resources from the resource fair and many organizations that were there, and participants also had a chance to practice their citizenship interview with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)! 

Know Your Rights

Know Your Rights When Interacting with the Police

You always have rights when interacting with the police. The videos and information presented here are intended to educate the community, not provide legal advice. 

To see educational videos on interacting with the police, visit the Office of Police Oversight's website Know Your Rights When Interacting with the Police. 

You Have the Right To Remain Silent

If you are stopped by police, you may be asked to identify yourself. You should give your name, date of birth, and address, but you DO NOT need to answer any additional questions.

To exercise your right to remain silent at any time, you may say: "I wish to remain silent and not answer further questions."

You Do Not Have To Consent to a Search of Your Car

To search your vehicle without probable cause, a police officer must have your consent. You may say: "I do not consent to this search."

Do not attempt to stop an officer from completing their search.

You Have the Right To Leave if You Are Not Being Arrested or Detained

You may say, "Am I free to go?" If you are not being detained, you are free to leave.

 

Know Your Rights Events

As future events get scheduled, they will be posted here and on the Equity Office's Facebook page. For updates on community events such as upcoming Know Your Rights events, sign up here for our EAT (Equity Action Team) newsletter and for the Immigrant Affairs newsletter. 

 

El Estado de la inmigracion de Tejas. SB4 + Conozca Sus Derechos. Abogados de inmigracion de Catholic Charities of Central Texas le explicaran la nueva ley SB4 de Tejas y como puede prepararse. Martes, 26 de marzo a 6:00pm. Presentacion en enspanol con interpretacion al ingles. O, jueves, 4 de abril a 6:00pm. Presentacion en ingles con interpretacion al espanol. La ciudad de Austin se compromete a cumplir con la ADA (Ley para Estadounidenses con Discapacidades). Si se solicita, se pueden brindar hospedaje y acceso a una comunicacion eficaz. Para realizar una solicitud o si tiene preguntas, comuniquese con: Rocio Villalobos, servicio por audio: 512-974-7872. VRS (servicio por video para personas con discapacidad): Relay Texas 711. Evento de Zoom virtual se requiere registrarse.

 

La Oficina de Equidad de la Ciudad de Austin y Catholic Charities of Central Texas están organizando un taller sobre la inmigración en Tejas. Compartirán un resumen de la nueva ley SB4 y cómo puede proteger sus derechos bajo esta ley.

El enlace de Zoom para este evento se enviará por correo electrónico el día antes del evento a las personas que se hayan registrado. Este taller será presentado en inglés con interpretación al español.

Si tiene cualquier pregunta sobre este taller, comuníquese con Rocio Villalobos: rocio.villalobos@austintexas.gov o marque al 512-974-7972

Regístrese aqui https://linktr.ee/atximmigration

 

The State of Immigration in Texas: SB4 + Know Your Rights. Immigration attorneys from Catholic Charities of Central Texas will explain the new Texas law SB4 and how you can prepare. Tuesday, March 26, 6:00pm. Presentation in Spanish with interpretation to English. Thursday, April 4, 6:00pm. Presentation in English with interpretation to Spanish. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and access to effective communication can be provided upon request. To make a request or if you have any questions, please contact: Rocio Villalobos, Voice: 512-974-7972--VRS Relay Texas 711. Virtual Zoom event registration required.

 

The City of Austin's Equity Office and Catholic Charities of Central Texas are hosting a workshop about immigration in Texas. They will provide an overview of the new SB4 law and how you can protect your rights under this law.

The Zoom link for this event will be emailed out the day before the event to people who have registered. This workshop will be presented in English with interpretation to Spanish.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Rocío Villalobos: rocio.villalobos@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-7972.

Register at https://linktr.ee/atximmigration

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