Published: 04.10.2007
Fair will encourage citizenship applications
CLAUDINE LoMONACO
Tucson Citizen
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., is holding a naturalization fair Saturday to encourage people to apply for citizenship before higher fees kick in this summer.
"Instead of encouraging people who qualify, we're putting up an additional barrier with the cost," Grijalva said. "I think that's horribly unfair."
Application fees for citizenship are set to increase from $400 to $675 in June.
The fair will take place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Pima Community College Desert Vista Campus, 5901 S. Calle Cruz.
Two hundred people eligible for citizenship have registered for the fair, where volunteer lawyers will help them fill out and submit applications, said Grijalva's spokeswoman, Natalie Luna.
Legal permanent residents interested in learning more about naturalization eligibility and requirements will be able to attend workshops put on by the American Immigration Lawyers Association at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Those interested in submitting an application can get pre-screened for the event by calling Grijalva's office at 622-6788.

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