Know your Rights information
- Covid-19 care and Public Charge - getting testing, prevention, and treatment for Covid-19 will not affect your ability to get a green card or citizenship in the future English Chinese
- Your Child Has a Right to Go to School - English - Chinese
- Green Light NY - Driver's Licenses for All - English - Chinese
- If Immigration (ICE) comes to your door or stops you on the street, you have rights! English Chinese
- The government recently changed the rules they use to decide if someone is a “public charge.” The new rules went into effect on Feb. 24, 2020. But public charge still doesn’t apply to many people, and most government programs aren’t included in the rules. Learn the facts here - English - Chinese
Requirements to apply for U.S. Citizenship
- Be a lawful permanent resident
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Meet the requirement for continuous residency and physical presence
- Live for at least 3 months in State or USCIS district where you will file your application
- Can speak read and write basic English
- Have good moral character
- Pass a test about U.S. history and government
- Be willing to take oath of allegiance
