CCU hosts citizenship workshop
Consumers Credit Union submission
Interested in becoming a United States citizen? That process can be confusing and intimidating for those who don’t know the right questions to ask or where to begin.
Consumers Credit Union is hosting a citizenship workshop at the member-owned credit union’s Mundelein office at 1210 S. Lake St. to assist eligible legal applicants in procuring their U.S. citizenship.
The workshop, set for 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 10, is produced in collaboration with the New American Initiative Program, North Suburbs Collaborative formed by the Fr. Gary Graf Center, HACES, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society and Hanul Family Alliance.
“We believe those who’ve lived our entire lives in the U.S., or have already obtained our citizenship, have a responsibility to assist those coming to this country looking for a better way of life, to do the same,” said CCU President Sean M. Rathjen. “This program gives eligible applicants a step in the right direction by offering the critical tools necessary to achieve their citizenship.”
The cost of the citizenship application has risen during the last few years, leaving many eligible legal permanent residents without the opportunity to apply to become citizens. To assist eligible legal permanent residents in fulfilling that dream, CCU also has a citizenship loan program. The loan application is completed after the New Americans Initiative collaborative has determined eligibility for citizenship. The program consists of a loan for the amount of the application fee, to be repaid in 10 monthly installments with minimal fees and a very low rate of interest.
No advance registration required.
For those unable to attend on December 10, CCU will host its next workshop at the credit union’s Volo Branch on from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 9.
To learn more information about the citizenship program, its requirements and other workshop dates, contact the Fr. Gary Graf Center at (847) 775-0858. For information on the citizenship loan program, contact Rathjen at (847) 782-4670. CCU is member-owned, with offices in Waukegan, Mundelein, Round Lake Beach, Gurnee, North Waukegan, Volo and online at www.myconsumers.org