Citizenship & Immigration

Citizenship & Immigration Services, Immigration Services, YWCA Elgin

YWCA Elgin is offering free Citizenship and Immigration Services available in Spanish and English.

Services Include:

  • Assistance with Naturalization, DACA Renewal, and Green Card Renewal applications.

  • Free 6-week U.S. Citizenship Courses

  • Assistance in preparing for the U.S. Citizenship interview

  • Immigration Attorneys on Staff

  • Naturalization (N400 applications) and DACA Renewal scholarships for those who qualify

This program has been made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the New American Initiative.

For more information, please call or text Brenda Castro at 331-442-6351 or email bcastro@ywcaelgin.org.

Upcoming Events ↘

  • Citizenship Class at the Library - Spanish

    The YWCA Elgin will offer free U.S. Citizenship classes in Spanish at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120. The class will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesdays from March 5, 2024, to April 16, 2024. There will not be a class on Tuesday, March 26.

    The class will cover vital citizenship topics such as civics, history, and English proficiency, which will help you pass the U.S. Citizenship test.

    Registration is required.

    Please call Maria at (773) 600-2544 for more information or to register for the class.

  • Citizenship Class at the YWCA Elgin - English

    We will offer free 6-week U.S. Citizenship classes in English at the YWCA Elgin, 220 E. Chicago St., Elgin, IL 60120. The classes will be held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Classes will start on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, and end on May 16, 2024.

    The class will cover vital citizenship topics such as civics, history, and English proficiency, which will help you pass the U.S. Citizenship test. This course will be taught by Amy.

    Registration is required.

    Please call Maria at (773) 600-2544 for more information or to register for the class.

  • Drop-in U.S. Citizenship Class at the Library

    The YWCA Elgin will offer drop-in U.S. Citizenship classes at the Gail Borden Public Library. The classes will be held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on March 2, March 23, April 6, and April 20.

    The class will cover vital citizenship topics such as civics, history, and English proficiency, which will help you pass the U.S. Citizenship test.

    Registration is not required.

    For more information, call Maria at (773) 600-2544.