Citizenship Changes Lives But Barriers Stand in the Way.
Achieving U.S. citizenship is closely tied to a deeper sense of belonging, security, and opportunity. Citizenship can open doors to better employment opportunities, access to education and health care, greater economic mobility, and the right to vote. For many immigrants, it also provides the strongest protection from deportation and the ability to build a more secure future for themselves and their families. Yet for many eligible immigrants, becoming a citizen is far more difficult than it should be.
Despite the benefits of citizenship, only 10% of eligible immigrants in Massachusetts pursue naturalization each year. The $760 application fee, a complex legal process, lengthy forms, language barriers, and fear of government scrutiny often prevent people from taking the next step.
How We Address This Inequity
Many lawful permanent residents are eligible to become U.S. citizens but lack access to affordable, trusted legal support.
Project Citizenship was founded to help remove these barriers. We provide free citizenship legal services that help eligible immigrants navigate the naturalization process with confidence, understand their options, and avoid costly mistakes.
By combining expert legal guidance, individualized support, and strong community partnerships, we help make citizenship more accessible to those who need it most.
Why Citizenship Matters
Obtaining U.S. citizenship represents more than just a change in legal status. It creates a ripple effect by providing lasting benefits for individuals, families, and communities, and ultimately strengthening our nation through increased civic, economic, and community engagement.
For Individuals
- Greater security and protection
- Expanded educational and economic opportunities
- Access to important rights and benefits
- A stronger sense of belonging
For Families
- Increased stability and peace of mind
- Reduced anxiety about deportation
- Opportunities for family reunification
- Stronger long-term futures
For Communities
- Greater civic participation
- Increased economic engagement
- Stronger, more connected neighborhoods
- A more inclusive and representative democracy
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Have More Questions About Project Citizenship?
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to learn more about our work and why our services are so essential.
Despite the advantages of U.S. citizenship, only 10% of eligible immigrants in Massachusetts pursue naturalization each year. Many face barriers such as application costs, complex legal requirements, language limitations, and uncertainty about navigating government systems.
Project Citizenship exists to help eligible immigrants overcome those barriers and access the opportunities that citizenship provides.
We believe specialization creates impact. By focusing exclusively on citizenship and naturalization, we have developed deep expertise that allows us to provide high-quality legal services and help more immigrants successfully achieve citizenship.
Lawful permanent residents contribute to their communities every day, but citizenship provides additional rights, protections, and opportunities. It offers long-term security, full civic participation, and a stronger foundation for future generations.
While the naturalization process may appear straightforward, many applicants face challenges that can make it difficult to complete successfully on their own. Some need fee waivers, disability exemptions, language support, or guidance navigating complicated legal questions.
Project Citizenship provides free, high-quality legal services and individualized support to help applicants move through the process with clarity and confidence.
The cost of applying for citizenship is already a significant obstacle for many immigrants. The price of legal assistance can create an additional financial burden.
By providing services at no cost, Project Citizenship ensures that income is not a barrier to accessing trusted legal support and pursuing citizenship.