Over 125 new Citizenships and DACA Renewals!

From the desk of Rosa Cándida Ramírez, DOJ Accredited Legal Representative.

This year we have had the very exciting opportunity to receive funding from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to underwrite the cost of providing Naturalization services and DACA renewal services for over 125 immigrants who are living below the poverty line. Additionally, the funding covers the very expensive filing fees that the US government charges to renew DACA and to become a US Citizen. These fees are so prohibitively expensive that many immigrants must defer or even forgo much needed legal services.

We are pleased to be able to clear away a significant hurdle standing in the way of our client's dreams. As of last week, the IRCSGV has helped cover the application fees for 59 people seeking citizenship (accounting for $42,775 in filing fees) and 68 people seeking to renew their DACA (accounting for $33,660 in filing fees.) That means the IRCSGV has been able to save 127 clients $76,000 in filing fees and over 70,000 in attorney fees.

By opening this door, clients who cannot afford an attorney were able to benefit from high quality, free representation with dignity at the IRCSGV. Thank you for supporting us on this amazing journey!