Elizabeth, a native of the Dominican Republic, is married to a US Citizen. She filed her initial citizenship application based on three years of marriage and his citizenship; however at her first interview with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, she was told he would need to schedule a new appointment to prove that her marriage was bona fide. The Quintana Center Immigration Clinic worked with her to prepare a very detailed package that proved her marriage to her husband is in good faith, strong and current. She also received assistance preparing for the English speaking and comprehension section of the interview. Staff from the Immigration Clinic conducted a mock interview and assisted her in fully comprehending the questions that would be asked. In late June of 2018, she presented her case and completed the interview. Thanks to the Quintana Center Immigration Clinic, Elizabeth has taken the Oath of Allegiance and is now a proud naturalized citizen of the United States. Margarita was born in the Dominican Republic and came to the United State is 2009. As a single mother of 3, she came to the Quintana Center seeking stability and opportunity for herself and her children. She initially enrolled in the Quintana Center ESL program and later registered for the Civics and American History Citizenship Preparation class. Having completed the Citizenship program, Margarita came to the Quintana Center/ Northeast Legal Aid Partnership Citizenship clinic seeking assistance with completing the N-400 Application for Naturalization. During the spring of 2018, Margarita passed the Citizenship exam and interview. She took the oath of allegiance in June of 2018 and is now a proud citizen of the United States. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receive an average of 7 million petitions and applications annually. LFD, INC FY’2017‐2018 ANNUAL REPORT PAGE 8
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