Tag: Citizenship

  • Coalition Seeks To Increase Citizenship Applications

    By Adrian Florido In the run-up to this year’s elections, six San Diego nonprofits have said they’ll work together to increase the number of eligible permanent residents applying to become U.S. citizens. The coalition includes nonprofits with a heavy presence in local immigrant communities, including Catholic Charities, the International Rescue Committee and Legal Aid Society of San Diego. The…

  • Immigration Officials Warn About Dependence on Government Aid

    By Ruxandra Guidi Legal immigrants worry that their need for public assistance, like food stamps or low-income housing, could jeopardize their ability to become legal residents (Green Card holders) or U.S. citizens. San Diego district director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Paul Pierre, warned that there could be some risks to immigrants. “If…