Our Citizenship & Immigration services program provides application and fee waiver assistance to eligible immigrants and refugees that want to become U.S. citizens. We offer bilingual and English Citizenship classes, taught by experienced instructors throughout King County, for individuals that need assistance in preparing for their citizenship exam. We work with clients in group workshops, and one-on-one, to complete their applications. We also offer ESL classes, in partnership with Seattle Central College, and Talk Time for people who need to improve their English before submitting their application. These services are free, or available at low cost, to eligible applicants.
Our services and classes include:
- Bilingual citizenship classes
- English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
- Immigration service assistance (fee-based)
- Individual citizenship application assistance
- Mock interview practice
- Talk Time (informal gatherings to practice English conversation)
For more information, please contact:
Xiangping Chen
xiangpingc@acrs.org
(206) 695-7578
Immigration Legal Services
Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) provides screenings, consultations, and legal defense to Asian American Pacific Islanders and all those in need of immigration legal services. While we strive to help in all areas, we will concentrate on specific cases, particularly people in detention; survivors of domestic violence, torture, and human trafficking; and other vulnerable people. ACRS also provides limited assistance in cases where we are unable to fully represent a client. More info.
Areas of concentration:
- Detention and Deportation Defense
- Persons seeking Asylum and Refugees
- Victims of Human Trafficking and Other Crimes (U & T visas)
- Battered spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens and certain spouses and children of permanent residents, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Legal Assistance During COVID 19
Foreign nationals who are affected by immigration issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic may seek support and guidance from our immigration attorney.
We are committed to continuing to provide personal client service during this time of uncertainty. Contact us for a free confidential consultation at 206.805.8917. At the time of the consultation, our immigration attorney will determine if you are eligible for representation at no cost.
