Citizenship & Immigration
Citizenship & Education
180
Naturalization Applications Submitted
170
Fee Waivers Submitted
300
Clients Received Immigration Legal Services
170
Clients Obtained U.S. Citizenship
What We Do
Chinese Mutual Aid Association’s Citizenship and Immigration Program supports immigrants, migrants, and refugees on their journey to secure their immigration status and pursue US Citizenship. Recognizing that income, English language, and education barriers can hinder access to citizenship, CMAA removes these obstacles by offering free and low-cost services education and case management services. The program serves diverse communities, including individuals from China, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mexico, Vietnam, and more.
Services
Citizenship & Immigration Assistance
CMAA offers free and low-cost immigration legal services through a DOJ-Recognized organization with a full-time Immigration Attorney and DOJ-Accredited Representative. Assistance is available for citizenship applications, adjustment of status, family petitions, work permits, travel documents, humanitarian protections, and more.
Citizenship & Immigration Assistance
CMAA is a US Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization boasting a full-time Immigration Attorney and a DOJ-Accredited Representative to provide free and low-cost immigration legal services. Services include citizenship applications, adjustment of status, removal of conditions on residence, family petitions, work permits, travel documents, VAWA, U/T Visas, TPS, and more. ​
Adjustment of Status & Residency
• I-485 - Application to Register Permanent Residence
• I-751 - Application to Replace Relent Card
• N-400 - Application for Naturalization
​
• N-600 - Application for Certificate of Citizenship
Humanitarian & Protection
• I-821 - Application for Temporary Protected Status
• I-915 - Petition for U Non-Immigrant
• I-914 - Application for T Non-Immigrant Status​
Family-Based Petitions
• I-130 - Petition for Alien Relative
• I-129F - Petition for Alien Fiancée
• I-360 - Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant​
Work & Travel Authorizations
• I-131 - Application for Travel Document
• I-765 - Application for Employment Authorization
• I-539 - Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status​
​
• I-134 - Affidavit of Support for Traveling
​
• I-864 - Affidavit of Support
​
​
CMAA’s Full List Of Immigration Legal Services
Free Citizenship Education
Funded by the New Americans Initiative, CMAA offers free citizenship education for individuals preparing for the US naturalization interview. Classes provide lessons on US history and government to prepare immigrants for the citizenship civics test, while their improving English language skills for the interview.
​
Free Citizenship Classes are available at our Uptown and West Ridge offices.
What We Do
Chinese Mutual Aid Association’s Citizenship and Immigration Program helps immigrants and refugees to become U.S. citizens who are informed and active in their community. Since many people face obstacles to attaining citizenship such as low income and limited education, CMAA has attempted to break down these barriers as much as possible through low-cost services. CMAA’s Citizenship and Immigration Legal Services Program serve individuals who originate from all over the world, including China, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mexico, and Vietnam.
345
Applications submitted for naturalization annually
200
People assisted in applying fee waivers through USCIS annually
300+
Clients helped in legal immigration services annually
296
Clients became US Citizen this year
​
Citizenship & Immigration Case Assistance
CMAA is a Department of Justice (DOJ) recognized organization that offers low-cost case assistance to individuals seeking to apply for citizenship, readjustment of status, or petition for family members to come to the United States.
Since CMAA is DOJ recognized, our counselors are able to assist clients through the whole application process and advocate on behalf of our clients. Further, CMAA is a leader in assisting low-income clients to apply for fee-waivers, in order to reduce the cost of the application paid to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
​
The full list of legal services is here:
​
-
I90 - Application to Replace Resident Card
-
129F - Petition for Alien Fiancée
-
I130 -​ Petition for Alien Relative
-
I131 - Application for Travel Document
-
I134 - Affidavit of Support for Traveling
-
I485 - Application to Register Permanent Residence
-
I539 - Application to Extend / Change Nonimmigrant Status
-
I751 - Petition to Remove Condition on Residence
-
I765 - Application for Employment Authorization
-
I864 - Affidavit of Support
-
N400 - Application for Naturalization
-
N600 - Application for Certificate of Citizenship
-
N565 - Application for Replacement of Naturalization
​
For more information, please click the button below:
Free Citizenship Education
Funded by the New Americans Initiative, CMAA offers free citizenship education for individuals preparing for the United States’ naturalization interview. In class, students learn about U.S. history and government to prepare for the 100 Civics questions as well as practice the English language skills necessary for the interview.
Class participants must pass an English test before enrolling in the class.