Immigration / Immigrants

Additional community information is available in the Community Information Service collection found in each Branch Library. Please ask for more information.

Related Subjects

• Domestic Violence / Abusive Relationships
  
• Food Pantries
  
• GED / Adult Literacy / English Classes
  
• Immigrant Assistance / Mutual Aid Associations
  
• Transportation
  

Links

• Citizenship Resources
  Compiled by the NYPL Office of Community Outreach Services, this list includes both NYPL and web resources. Topics include: reasons to become a US citizen, the citizenship application process, questions and quizzes that may be asked during the citizenship exam, associations and non-profit immigrant organizations, frequently asked questions, and links to more information about English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes and adult literacy classes.
  
  
• Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
  Information for immigrants and agencies about employment, public benefits, public schools, housing, and small business services from the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs.
  
  
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  Now part of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the USCIS website offers information on immigration forms, fees, laws, rules, and regulations. You can also find local field office addresses.
  
  
• Eligibility and Testing (US Citizenship Exam)
  General and specific requirements for becoming a naturalized US citizen. Includes sections on naturalization requirements and knowledge of English language, US history, and government (with a self-test).
  
  
• Sample Naturalization Questions
  From the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
  
  
• Free Legal Service Providers - Immigrations Removal Proceedings
  The following organizations and attorneys provide free legal services and/or referrals for such services to indigent individuals in immigration removal proceedings, pursuant to 8 CFR §3.61. Some of these organizations may also charge a nominal fee for legal services to certain low income individuals.
  
  
• New York Immigrant Coalition
  The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for approximately 150 groups in NY State that work with immigrants and refugees. As the coordinating body for organizations that serve one of the largest and most diverse newcomer populations in the United States, the NYIC has become a leading advocate for immigrant communities on the local, state and national levels.