Citizenship: Acquisition, Derivation and Naturalization

Supplemental Information for: Citizenship: Acquisition, Derivation and Naturalization Training

November 2 - 3, 2009 November 2: 8:30 (for registration) – 5:00 November 3: 9:00 – 5:00

Location: Rainier Community Service Office Department of Social and Human Services 3600 S. Graham St. Seattle, WA 98118

Hotel recommendations: The training site is close to downtown Seattle. Hotels tend to be fairly expensive. We suggest using a service such as www.hotwire.com to find a discounted hotel.

Parking: There is a parking lot on site and street parking is also available.

Public Transportation: The training site is accessible by both the light rail and by bus. We recommend you visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/cgi-bin/itin_page.pl for help with planning your trip by public transportation.

Topics to be covered: Acquisition and Derivation of Citizenship, Concept of Naturalization; Reasons for Applying, Overview of Requirements, Continuous Residence and Physical Presence, Testing Requirements, Exceptions and Exemptions, Disability Waivers, Good Moral Character and Statutory Bars to Eligibility, Grounds of Deportability, Naturalization Application Process, Oath Requirements and Waivers, Denials and Appeals