RF CUNY o/b CUNY Citizenship Now!

We are the largest university legal assistance program in the nation providing free and confidential citizenship and immigration law services since 1997. With more than 60 employees, 5 full-time centers and more than 45 part-time locations, we believe in empowering immigrants so that they are in control of their immigration case, a model of legal assistance called pro se. Through this model, our attorneys and paralegals help more than 12,000 individuals each year, all on the path to citizenship. In addition to our one-on-one services, we have also developed a model to help large groups with their immigration applications. The model is nationally recognized, has been implemented by other organizations, and has served thousands of immigrants who cannot afford to pay for private attorneys. We also work with our partners to offer Civics classes and workshops about immigrant rights. Annually, we hold more than 20 community-based events, not including seminars or classes.