Seeking US citizenship? This free event in Miramar could help. Here are details
Becoming a U.S. citizen usually costs hundreds of dollars. Now, there’s an opportunity to secure citizenship for free in Miramar.
Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers is sponsoring a free citizenship drive through the Florida Immigrant Coalition from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at the Vernon E. Hargray Youth Enrichment Center, located at 7000 Miramar Parkway.
You must register online to get an appointment, be 18 years or older and a legal permanent resident for five years, or three years if married to a U.S. citizen.
Bring one of these documents for the fee waiver portion as proof you are currently receiving a qualifying government benefit:
- 2025 tax return
- Foodstamps
- Medicaid award letter
- SSI Supplment Security Income letter
The full list of documents to bring to the center can be found on the Florida Immigrant Coalition website.
The site specifies that when bringing a green card, expired is OK.
Some of the benefits of citizenship, accoding to FLIC:
- No need to renew your green card
- Lower risk of deportation
- No lost status after traveling out of the U.S.
- Voting and running for public office
- Your children with green cards can become U.S. citizens
- Obtain a U.S. passport
General filing for naturalization normally costs $710 to $760. If your household income is not more than 400% of the federal poverty guidelines, which for a family of four is $132,000, the filing fee is $380.
