Free Citizenship Workshop Jan. 24 in Silver Spring

Montgomery College Citizenship Program, through Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services, will be offering a free citizenship workshop. DATE: Saturday, January 24, 2015 TIME: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: East County Regional Center 3300 Briggs Chaney Road Silver Spring, Maryland 20904 PURPOSE: Staff attorneys and trained volunteers will assist eligible applicants in completing citizenship applications. Pre-Registration is required. To pre-register, please call: Anita Mwalui at 240-777-8406 or 301-890-1983 WHAT TO BRING TO THE WORKSHOP:

• "Green Card" (lawful Permanent Resident Card)
• Two passport photos
• A personal check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" for $680
• All passports used to travel out of the U.S. since obtaining lawful permanent residence.
• List of trips made outside of the U.S. in the last five years.
• Dates and addresses for the last five years for all places where you have lived and worked.
• Biographical information for current spouse: birth and marriage date, A#, and current address.
• Information for former spouses such as full legal name, immigration status at the end of marriage, place and date of birth, marriage and divorce date.
• Biographical information for all children (including adult, adopted or deceased: place and date of birth, A#, and current address.
• All records from Department of Motor Vehicles(DMV)for any tickets, DUI, license suspension, etc.
• Court dispositions for any arrests or charges.

Please note: If you have a criminal conviction, you are NOT eligible for this workshop. Feel free to contact Catholic Charities or a reputable attorney for a legal consultation.