There are many ways to make a charitable gift to the HIAS Immigration & Citizenship Endowment Foundation:

• Create an investment account that will provide you and/or your spouse with income during your lifetime and help sustain HIAS Immigration & Citizenship in the future
• Leave a bequest in your will
• Make a donation today

For more information, contact Jessica Schaffer, Director of HIAS Immigration & Citizenship, at 312.673.3232 or JessicaSchaffer@JCFS.org.

HIAS Immigration & Citizenship welcomes your donations to celebrate a special occasion, to remember an individual’s legacy, to offer kind words and a speedy recovery in times of sickness. A personal letter will be sent to each person acknowledging your generosity and your wishes.

There are many ways to support the wonderful programs at HIAS Immigration & Citizenship. For your convenience, you can make a contribution using your credit card with the form.

Three Easy Ways to Give

ONLINE

PHONE - Call Bea Adams 773.467.3895

MAIL – Donation Form and mail to:
Bea Adams
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center 
3145 W. Pratt Blvd. 
Chicago, IL 60645

HIAS Immigration & Citizenship uses PayPal for its credit card transactions; you do not have to have an account with PayPal to make a contribution.

HIAS Immigration & Citizenship is a 501©(3) non-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible; you will receive an email receipt and a verification letter after making a donation.

Through the kindness of an anonymous donor, every new dollar raised will be matched.
Please double the impact of your gift today!

Green Card Through The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program: Is This an Option for You?

The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV Program) makes up to 50,000 immigrant visas available annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to individuals who are from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. The DV Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State (DOS).

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Call HIAS Immigration & Citizenship at 312.357.4666 for more information.

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HIAS Immigration & Citizenship Answers Your Questions

CITIZENSHIP

Dear HIAS Chicago,

In December 2013, our daughter turned 17. Recently she told us that in her high school there was an announcement that there will be a voter registration for those who are 17 and over. How accurate is this information? Our family immigrated in the United States four and a half years ago, and in the near future we will be applying for US citizenship. We attend HIAS Chicago citizenship class where we learned that only US citizens of 18 years of age and older are allowed to vote. Tatiana L., Chicago.

Уважаемый ХИАС Чикаго! В декабре 2013 года нашей дочери исполнилось 17 лет. Недавно она сообщила нам, что в ее школе было объявлено о предстоящей регистрации для голосования тех, кому уже исполнилось 17 лет. Насколько достоверна эта информация? Наша семья иммигрировала в США четыре с половиной года назад, и в скором времени мы собираемся подавать заявления для получения американского гражданства. Мы посещаем занятия ХИАСа Чикаго по подготовке к экзамену и интервью на гражданство, и там мы узнали, что к участию к голосованию допускаются только граждане США в возрасте старше 18 лет. Татьяна Л., Чикаго.

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REFUGEE PROGRAM

Dear HIAS Chicago,

I came to the US as a refugee almost 10 years ago, and I know it was made possible due to Lautenberg Amendment. I still have close relatives in the former Soviet Union who would like to immigrate into the United States. Is it still possible for the people from the former Soviet Union to come here as refugee? Does this program still exist? Can you write more about it?

Boris -

Уважаемый ХИАС Чикаго!

Я приехал в Америку в статусе беженца почти 10 лет назад. Я знаю, что это было возможно благодаря Поправке Лаутенберга. У меня есть близкие родственники в бывшем Советском Союзе, и они хотели бы иммигрировать в США. Есть ли у меня возможность вызвать их по статусу беженца? Существует ли ещё эта программа и Поправка Лаутенберга? Не могли бы Вы написать об этом подробно?

- Борис –

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100 Civics Questions And Answers For Naturalization Test

The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS Officer will ask the applicant up to 10 of the 100 civics questions. An applicant must answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test.

100 Civics Questions and Answers for Naturalization Test (pdf) (303K)

JCFS Chicago
JCFS Chicago strives to enhance social-emotional well-being for adults, children, teens and families as well as maximize potential for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. HIAS Immigration & Citizenship works proudly in partnership with JCFS Chicago.

Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
The Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago is one of the largest non-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois and the central address of Chicago's Jewish community. HIAS Immigration & Citizenship works with JCFS Chicago, who receives support from the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation.

Holocaust Community Services at CJE Senior Life
CJE Senior life strives to enhance quality of life and facilitate independence of older adults.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service

ICIRR: Illinois Coalition of Immigrant and Refugee Rights
ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society.

Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (National)
HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and freedom.

Immigration Policy Center/American Immigration
The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) is the research and policy arm of the American Immigration Council with the mission to shape a rational conversation on immigration and immigrant integration.

Migration Policy Institute
The nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute seeks to improve immigration and integration policies through authoritative research and analysis, opportunities for learning and dialogue, and the development of new ideas to address complex policy questions.

Green Card Through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV Program) makes up to 50,000 immigrant visas available annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to individuals who are from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. The DV Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Call HIAS Immigration & Citizenship at 312.357.4666 for more information.

100 Civics Questions and Answers for Naturalization Test
The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS Officer will ask the applicant up to 10 of the 100 civics questions. An applicant must answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test.

HIAS Immigration & Citizenship (Main Office)
216 W. Jackson St, Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60606
312.357.4666
Fax 312.553.5542

HIAS Immigration & Citizenship (North Suburban Office)
5150 W. Golf Rd
Skokie, IL 60077
847.568.5200
Fax 312.553.5542

HIAS Immigration & Citizenship (Northwest Suburban Office)
135 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 104
Buffalo Grove, IL 60098
847.392.8820
Fax 312.553.5542

1585 N. Rand Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
312.357.4666
Fax 312.553.5542

These trainings help to raise awareness of the immigration and citizenship process and inform service providers about legal issues and eligibility requirements that impact aspiring U.S. citizens who are also their service clients.

For more information or to schedule a training session please contact HIAS Immigration & Citizenship at 312.357.4666 or email HiasChicago@jcfs.org.