{"id":160,"date":"2024-02-02T21:22:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T21:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/occord.local\/?page_id=160"},"modified":"2026-05-06T21:55:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T21:55:57","slug":"become-a-citizeneligibility-req","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/occord.org\/es\/become-a-citizeneligibility-req\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a Citizen(eligibility req)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Become a Citizen
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Free Citizenship Assistance<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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If you’re looking to apply for Citizenship. Here’s what you’ll need:<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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1. Valid California ID
2. Green Card: LPR Card
3. Social Security Card
4. Passport or Birth Certificate
5. Marriage certificate (If married)
6. Last 3 Years of Tax Returns
7. Last 5 Years of Addresses of where you have lived
8. Last 5 Years of Places where you have worked
9. Last 5 Years of Trips Outside the US for (more than 24hrs)

(Aplicantes que tienen 3 a\u00f1os con su tarjeta verde y est\u00e1n casados con un ciudadano estadounidense, tambi\u00e9n NECESITAN LA INFORMACI\u00d3N EN #10) Y S\u00d3LO NECESITAN 3 A\u00d1OS DE R\u00c9CORD<\/strong><\/em>

10. Info about your Spouse or Ex-Spouse (Name, Birthday, Place of Birth, Address, Date of Marriage and Divorce date) ( Do not need if you have Over 4 years and 9 months with a green card.)<\/em>
11. Info about all your kids (Name, Birthday, Place of Birth, Address, Biological or Adopted Child)
12. Any Record of Citations & Courts Cases
13. Letter of verification of BENEFITS (if applicable)
(low income Medi-Cal, etc.)<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Virtual Classes Zoom Link <\/strong>
– Tues: 10 AM – 11:30 AM Spanish<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Please fill out the Intake Form Below to see if you qualify:<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Citizenship Contact: (714)621-0919 ext:6<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Citizenship Stories<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201c<\/strong>This is Rosa Isela. At 46, she recently became a U.S. Citizen after 30 years in CA. Sharing her immigration journey, she credited OCCORD\u2019s #Citizenship classes for her success. Initially nervous about applying, she doubted her readiness and feared rejection. Now, she proudly advocates for citizenship, emphasizing its significance for non-citizens.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201c<\/strong>Meet Petra, a beacon of determination! With OCCORD’s support, she recently became a US citizen. Despite hurdles, Petra persisted, now extending aid to her cousin’s family in Texas. Her journey underscores the power of perseverance. We’re honored to have contributed to Petra’s success and wish her family all the best. Petra’s story is a testament to the potential achievable with dedication and assistance.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201c Meet Brigitte Johanna, a testament to determination! With the guidance of her teacher Kelly Querijero, she recently passed her Citizenship test. Brigitte emphasizes the significance of citizenship, enabling her to vote for her country’s betterment. Her newfound status opens doors for better job opportunities for her children and family and allows her to petition for her husband in Tijuana. Brigitte expresses gratitude for the support received and looks forward to future opportunities.\u201d
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