Boston Citizenship Day
Boston Citizenship Day is New England’s largest one-day citizenship application workshop, where hundreds of permanent residents receive free legal assistance to begin their journey toward U.S. citizenship.
Hosted annually by Project Citizenship in collaboration with the City of Boston (Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement), this event helps eligible residents apply for citizenship and fee waivers with support from attorneys and trained volunteers. Each spring, hundreds of aspiring citizens gather at the Reggie Lewis State Track and Athletic Center to take the next step on their citizenship journey.
What Happens on
Boston Citizenship Day?
Boston Citizenship Day is a free, one-day event that helps lawful permanent residents take the next step toward becoming U.S. citizens. Volunteer attorneys, law students, and community members provide free legal assistance by helping eligible applicants complete their citizenship applications and apply for fee waivers that can eliminate or halve the cost of filing.
Since launching in 2014, Boston Citizenship Day has helped more than 3,000 aspiring citizens from over 100 countries navigate the naturalization process, including completing more than 2,000 application fee waivers.
How to Sign Up
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
Before signing up, we need to confirm that you’re eligible for U.S. citizenship. You can contact us in one of three ways:
Call Our Office
Call 617-694-5949 during our office hours to begin your application with Project Citizenship. If we don’t answer, please leave a message with your name, your phone number, and express your interest in an eligibility screening.
Schedule a Phone Call
Schedule a phone call with a Project Citizenship staff member, where we will ask you some basic screening questions to determine your eligibility for U.S. citizenship.
Complete An Online Eligibility Form
Answer some questions through our online eligibility screening form to determine whether you may qualify for U.S. citizenship.
Step 2: Get Scheduled for Boston Citizenship Day
If you’re eligible for U.S. citizenship after our screening, we’ll schedule you for an application assistance appointment at Boston Citizenship Day.
[Important: Due to the high volume of calls before Boston Citizenship Day, we strongly encourage you to book an eligibility screening call online or complete our online eligibility screening form. Please send questions to info@projectcitizenship.org]
Why Attend Boston Citizenship Day?
Free Legal Assistance
Get help completing your citizenship application from trained volunteers and pro bono attorneys.
Fee Waiver Assistance
If you qualify, we will help you apply for a full or partial fee waiver, which eliminates or halves your citizenship application fee.
Community Support
Connect with fellow applicants, volunteers, and community members who can offer resources, guidance, and encouragement as you take the next step toward citizenship.