Citizenship and Legal Pathways Resources

Anyone with questions or concerns related to their immigration status is encouraged to seek a consultation with an immigration legal services provider.

For all immigration consultations:

  • Call CLSEPA at 650-326-6440 to schedule a consultation, or go in person to their offices at 1861 Bay Rd. East Palo Alto, CA 94303, Monday through Friday from 9-1.
  • Call Catholic Charities Immigration Services at 650-295-2160.
  • Call the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County at (650) 558-0915.
  • Call Immigration Institute of the Bay Area at (650) 780-7530.

For DACA Recipients and other Dreamers:

  • Schedule a consultation with Path2Papers, a project that helps DACA recipients pursue work visas and other pathways to legal permanent residency.

For Residents Preparing to Naturalize:

  • Find a US Citizenship Test class or study group on our community calendar.
  • Attend a citizenship workshop with Immigration Institute of the Bay Area. Call (650) 780-7530 for more information!
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Community Calendar

Use our community calendar to find an upcoming citizenship class or study group. Please always reach out directly to the organizer to confirm details. 

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Resources

US Citizenship and Immigration Services is the federal agency that oversees immigration to the United States. USCIS is part of the Department of Homeland Security. 

USCIS Citizenship Resource Center: The Citizenship Resource Center has a collection of helpful resources and free study materials

Check Case Status: Use this tool to track the status of an immigration application, petition, or request that you have filed with USCIS. 

Naturalization Eligibility Tool: this tool can help you determine whether you may be eligible to submit the Application for Naturalization (N-400).