Boston Citizenship Day
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s event on May 2, 2026! For those who couldn’t join us, we invite you to learn more about our several monthly workshops, where we continue to serve green card holders year-round!
What is 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.
What Happens on Citizenship Day?
Boston Citizenship Day is a free, one-day event that helps lawful permanent residents begin their journey toward U.S. citizenship. Volunteer attorneys, law students, and community members come together to offer free legal guidance and help with fee waivers for low-income applicants.
Since Boston “Cit Day” began in 2014, we’ve helped over 3,000 participants, from more than 100 countries, complete applications and over 2,000 fee waivers.
Event Details
Date: One Saturday in Spring
Time: Morning to Early Afternoon
Location: Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02120
Price: Free
How to Sign Up
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
Before signing up, we need to confirm that you’re eligible for U.S. citizenship. There are 3 different ways you can complete this step:
- Call us at 617-694-5949 to complete a screening over the phone with a staff member.
- Schedule an eligibility call online with one of our team members.
- Comfortable using a computer or smartphone? Complete our online eligibility screening form.
Important: Due to high call volumes before Boston Citizenship Day, we strongly encourage you to book your eligibility call online or complete our online eligibility screening form and send questions via email to info@projectcitizenship.org.
Step 2: Get Scheduled for Boston Citizenship Day
If you’re eligible after the screening, we’ll reach out to you to schedule a time slot for Boston Citizenship Day.
Why Attend Boston Citizenship Day?
Free Legal Assistance:
Get help completing your citizenship application from experienced attorneys and volunteers.
Fee Waiver Assistance:
If you qualify, we will help you apply for fee waivers to cover the cost of your citizenship application fees.
Community Support:
Connect with fellow applicants, volunteers, and community organizations who may be able to offer resources, and are here to offer guidance and encouragement as you take the next step toward citizenship
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS!
We’re deeply grateful to our 2026 Boston Citizenship Day sponsors—Eastern Bank, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Plymouth Rock Assurance Foundation, Latham & Watkins LLP, MFS Investment Management, CCR Wealth Management, Liberty Mutual, The Boston Foundation, and Proskauer Rose LLP for making our work possible. Their support helps us provide free, high-quality legal assistance to hundreds of aspiring citizens in Boston and beyond. Together, we’re strengthening communities by supporting immigrants in gaining the benefits and protections of citizenship.