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) offers immigration legal assistance to *low-income residents of King County, with a focus on supporting Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and other immigrant and refugee communities. Our immigration team provides screenings, consultations, and referrals, and assists clients with a limited range of immigration applications. Please note that ACRS does not provide legal defense or representation in immigration court or removal proceedings.

Services We Offer:
  • Green card renewal (Form I-90)
  • Citizenship certificates application for eligible children whose parents were naturalized before they turned 18.
  • Adjustment of status (applying for a green card within the U.S.) though family-based immigration
  • Employment Authorization Document (EAD) applications
  • Removal of conditions on 2-year (conditional) green cards
  • Assistance for victims of human trafficking and other qualifying crimes (U & T visas)
  • Assistance for battered spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens or permanent residents (VAWA)

If we’re unable to take your case, we will do our best to provide referrals to trusted legal partners for additional support.

*The household income must be below 400% of HHS Poverty Guidelines.

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