USCIS Will Showcase Civics, Citizenship and Other Products and Services
LOS ANGELES – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will present nine naturalization information sessions at public libraries from May 12, through June 14, 2014. The public is invited and USCIS personnel will be on-hand to discuss the naturalization process step-by-step and provide information about eligibility and residency requirements, application forms, fees, the background security check and processing times. Some information sessions will be bilingual and include presentations in Spanish, Mandarin and Tagalog. Participants will also see sample questions from the naturalization test and receive an overview of U.S. history and civic principles.
As the second largest city in the country, Los Angeles is home to immigrants from more than 140 countries who speak 224 languages. The State of California is home to nearly 3.4 million permanent residents, 2.5 million of whom are estimated to be eligible to apply for naturalization.
The session is part of a larger USCIS initiative to help immigrants better understand the naturalization process, including the content of the naturalization test, and become familiar with free educational resources and materials available from the agency.
Free educational materials will be given out while supplies last and bilingual Immigration Service Officers will be available for questions and answers at these sessions.
NOTE: This event is CLOSED TO PRESS to ensure that participants are comfortable to speak freely. Reporters are welcome to attend the event for background information without recording devices. Thank you for your understanding.
SCHEDULE:
| Date & Time | Location | Languages |
| Monday, May 12, 2014,6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Panorama City Library, 14345 Roscoe Boulevard, Panorama City, CA 91402 | Spanish and Tagalog |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2014,5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Pico-Union Library, 1030 S. Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, CA 90006 | English and Spanish |
| Thursday, May 15, 2014,5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Upland Public Library, 450 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA 91786 | English |
| Saturday, May 17, 2014,1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Arcadia Public Library, 20 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 | English and Spanish |
| Monday, May 19, 2014,5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Sunland Tujunga, 7771 Foothill Boulevard, Tujunga, CA 91042 | Spanish |
| Tuesday, May 20, 2014,5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Wilmington Library, 1300 N. Avalon Boulevard, Wilmington, CA 90744 | Spanish |
| Thursday, May 22, 2014,3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Exposition Park Library, 3900 S. Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90062 | Spanish |
| Saturday, June 7, 2014,11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Mid-Valley Library, 16244 Nordhoff Street, North Hills, CA 91343 | English and Spanish |
| Saturday, June 14, 2014,1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Arcadia Public Library, 20 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 | English and Mandarin |
CONTACT: Claire Nicholson, USCIS Public Affairs Officer, Email: [email protected], 213-830-3835 (Office), 202-288-1637 (Cell) **Contact information not for public use.
