Celebrating April Month of Citizenship

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Celebrating April Month of Citizenship – naturalize to vote this November!

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) will celebrate its 6th Annual Citizenship Day on Saturday, April 21st by helping hundreds to apply to become U.S. citizens. AILA Citizenship Day provides free or low-cost assistance to eligible Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) who wish to apply for U.S. citizenship, utilizing partnerships between AILA chapters across the country and local nonprofit organizations.

The push for naturalization in April is important because it marks the final month for many to apply and naturalize in time to vote in this year’s general election. On average it takes five to six months for naturalization applications to be processed, from the moment applications are submitted to when residents take their oath. This means the more we encourage naturalization throughout April, the more we can strengthen the voting power of Latino communities to make their voices are heard this November!

What is your organization doing in 2012? How can ya es hora provide support?
Many organizations are already actively engaging voters across the nation. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know what you and your organization have planned for this election season so that we can better support and promote your efforts throughout the year.
 
Latinos in Social Media (LATISM) partners with ya es hora and the NALEO Educational Fund
LATISM, the largest organization of Latino professionals engaged in social media, helps shape and drive conversations around issues important to Latinos. With this partnership and working closely with LATISM, the NALEO Educational Fund aims to expand its reach and deepen its online engagement to promote Latino civic participation and the ya es hora campaign.

For more info in English and Spanish, go to: http://www.yaeshora.info/