Project Citizenship

For immigrants and families whose applications have been stalled for months, today’s court ruling is a welcome sign that their voices, rights, and futures matter.

We are encouraged by this ruling that recognizes the real human impact of policies that left so many people waiting in uncertainty. Every person deserves a fair opportunity to pursue lawful immigration pathways and have their case considered on its merits.

While today's news is promising, we know the work is not finished. A court ruling is an important step, but meaningful progress will be measured by what happens next: cases moving forward, barriers being removed, and families finally receiving the certainty they have been waiting for.

For now, we celebrate this moment of hope while remaining committed to the work ahead.

🔗 Read more about the news here: https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/05/politics/federal-judge-strikes-down-trump-limits-on-asylum-and-immigration-applications

Federal judge strikes down Trump admin limits on asylum and immigration applications | CNN Politics “The Government effectively invites the Court to shut its eyes and ignore the strong evidence of anti-immigrant animus before it,” the judge wrote.

📣 Ready to take the next step toward U.S. citizenship? We’re bringing free, trusted legal support to Allston/Brighton on June 11 to help eligible immigrants apply with confidence. 📣

✅ If you're 18+ and have had a green card for 5+ years (or 3+ years if married to a U.S. citizen), you may be eligible.
🗓️ Thursday, June 11
📍123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA 02135

At this FREE citizenship workshop, volunteers and pro bono lawyers will help you complete your application. After the workshop, our team at Project Citizenship will review your application, collect any missing information, and submit your application for you.

Get started by:
💻 Scheduling a screening call online: [email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/[email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true
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✍️ Filling out an online eligibility screening: https://procit.my.site.com/Portal/s/application-screening-form

📞 Calling 617-694-5949 for a phone screening
✉️ Questions? Email [email protected]

Thank you to Charlesview, Inc. and our generous community of supporters for sponsoring this workshop!

On this Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Today, our offices are closed as we commemorate their service. ⁠
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Did you know that if you've served in the U.S. Armed Forces for at least a year, you may be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship?⁠
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If you or someone you know meets this requirement, visit www.projectcitizenship.org and schedule a call with us to see if you qualify for this life-changing opportunity. ⁠⁠⁠

On Tuesday, we were delighted to return to our monthly community citizenship workshops with Cambridge Citizenship Day —our first workshop since Boston Citizenship Day earlier this month.

With the help of 29 Sanofi US volunteers, we assisted 38 aspiring citizens complete their N-400 applications. We are deeply grateful to our partners for helping make the day possible: thank you to Sanofi, the City of Cambridge’s Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship, and Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui for their support and partnership.

One participant shared: “I feel at home and want to secure my future here, to be able to travel with a U.S. passport, and to participate in my community by voting and having a voice in our democracy.”

Thank you to everyone who volunteered, partnered, and supported this workshop. It was wonderful to gather together again and continue supporting aspiring Americans on their citizenship journeys. 🇺🇸

Congratulations to Chonny, one of our Maine-based clients, on recently becoming a U.S. citizen! We're so happy for you and thank you for letting us support you on your path to citizenship!

Missed Boston Citizenship Day? If you’re an immigrant considering applying for U.S. citizenship, we’re here to help!

Join us for Cambridge Citizenship Day on Tuesday, May 19! This free workshop offers eligible green card holders the chance to receive one-on-one support completing their naturalization application with trained volunteers and pro bono attorneys. 
 
You may be eligible if you:
• Are 18 years or older
• Have been a green card holder for at least 5 years (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen)
 
Don’t miss this opportunity to take the next step toward citizenship!
 
A special thank you to our partners, Sanofi and the City of Cambridge’s Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship, and Cambridge Community Foundation, for helping make this event possible.
 
Check to see if you’re eligible via the link in our bio!

This past Saturday, we gathered for the 12th Annual Boston Citizenship Day and we’re feeling incredibly grateful. 💙

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made the day possible, from our dedicated volunteers, pro bono attorneys, and interpreters, to our community partners and staff who came together to make this event welcoming, thoughtful, and impactful. We’re especially grateful to our event partner, the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement - Boston, for their continued collaboration and commitment.

This year, we served 158 aspiring citizens, and supported 20+ additional walk-ins by connecting them with trusted partners and resources when they weren’t yet eligible or needed other services.

While attendance was lower than in years past, each of this year's 168 participants represent 168 individual lives, stories, families, and futures. We're proud to have stood alongside each of these immigrants on their way to U.S. citizenship.

Now more than ever, it is critical that we celebrate and support aspiring citizens who have chosen to make Massachusetts their home. Boston Citizenship Day is one way we do that, but our work continues year-round.

If you or someone you know couldn’t join us on Saturday, we have two upcoming citizenship application workshops this month (one in Cambridge and one at our Boston office), and we’re here to help! 🔗Learn more at www.projectcitizenship.org.

Thank you again to our event sponsors, MassHealth, and the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center!

📷: A HUGE shout-out to our event photographer, Gerald Hewes, for generously lending his time and talents. Please enjoy these beautiful photos from this past weekend!