NY Community Trust to Assist More New Yorkers on the Path to Citizenship
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched the second round of "NaturalizeNY" – the first-of-its-kind public-private partnership to encourage eligible immigrants in New York State with becoming U.S. citizens. The initiative provides comprehensive support through the naturalization process – featuring free eligibility screenings, application assistance, naturalization exam preparation, and for round two, a lottery for up to 1,500 vouchers for low-income citizenship-eligible immigrants. NaturalizeNY is administered by the New York State Office for New Americans in partnership with the Robin Hood Foundation, New York Community Trust, universities including Stanford University, George Mason University, and SUNY Albany, and media organizations.
"The New York story is written by immigrants, who come from all over the world seeking a better life for themselves and their families as New Yorkers," Governor Cuomo said. "In these stormy times, we are sending a clear message – we welcome you into the New York family, where we know that our diversity is our strength."
NaturalizeNY is administered by the New York State Office for New Americans in partnership with the Robin Hood Foundation, New York Community Trust, universities including Stanford University, George Mason University, and SUNY Albany, and media organizations. . .