Immigrants

We provide high quality immigration legal services, education and civic engagement opportunities.

IMMIGRATION CONSULTATIONS AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE

Our offices are recognized by the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Access Programs, and our Immigration Program staff are accredited to provide immigration legal services. Legal services include:

  • Immigration consultations
  • Naturalization Applications (N-400)
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Renewal Applications (no initial applications currently being accepted by USCIS)
  • Green Card Renewal Applications

For more information, call us or contact Indira at ilopez@upvalleyfamilycenters.org

ONE NAPA VALLEY INITIATIVE – CITIZENSHIP LEGAL SERVICES

Citizenship Legal Services (CLS) is a collaborative of four nonprofit organizations: Puertas Abiertas, On The Move, UpValley Family Centers, and the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area. CLS was launched by Napa Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) as part of its One Napa Valley Initiative (ONVI) in 2013, aimed at nurturing a more inclusive Napa County, and to provide immigrant legal services and pathways for residents to feel secure and engaged in the community.

CLS is dedicated to offering free or low-cost legal assistance and related legal immigration services to residents who qualify to apply for citizenship. In addition, CLS assists lawful permanent residents with citizenship interview and exam preparation, including civics and English-for-naturalization classes.

Immigration legal services and consultations are provided by an attorney or Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representative. All volunteers are trained and supervised by an immigration attorney/DOJ accredited representative.

Classes, Workshops, and Tutoring

CITIZENSHIP CLASSES AND TUTORING

We offer free bilingual (Spanish and English) Citizenship classes that will help you to be ready for your Citizenship Test; this class covers United States government, history, and civics, all topics tested during the naturalization interview.

We also coordinate volunteer tutors who are available to assist our clients in preparing for the civics exam. If you are interested in becoming a tutor, please visit our volunteer page.

Citizenship Workshops

The Citizen Legal Services (CLS) collaborative offers monthly Citizenship Workshops to help legal permanent residents complete their Citizenship packet at monthly workshops.

PLAZA COMUNITARIA – SPANISH LITERACY CLASSES

In partnership with the Mexican Government, we offer Plaza Comunitaria, adult classes in Spanish language literacy, basic education and ESL classes. These classes are designed for those who desire a better education for better opportunities, and may achieve basic and secondary education certificates, which are accredited by the Mexican Secretary of Public Education.

These classes allow adults who immigrated to the U.S. to work towards higher levels of education based on their last grade attended. Upon completion of each grade level, students receive recognition of completion from the Mexican Consulate. Classes are offered in Spanish with a certified teacher. All levels are welcome, elementary, middle and high school levels. GED classes are also offered. Child care is provided. This program is offered in Calistoga, and is free and open to all adults interested in the program.

For more information contact Omaira at: obaptista@upvalleyfamilycenters.org

FREE ESL CLASSES

English as a Second Language classes are offered in Calistoga in partnership with Napa Valley Community College. Childcare is provided by UpValley Family Centers.

Government Services Support

ITIN Applications and Renewals

UVFC has Certified Acceptance Agents who are authorized by the Internal Revenue Services to assist individuals who need to apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for the first time or renewing their number and need to submit their tax return to the IRS. For more information contact Karen at kgarcia@upvalleyfamilycenters.org.

Know Your Rights

AB60 CA Driver’s license

The CA Department of Motor Vehicles issues driver’s licenses to those who provide proof of identity with an ID from their country of origin and proof of CA residency. Applicants must pass written and behind-the-wheel driving exams. Visit the DMV website for more information.

Know your Rights Fact Sheets

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Spanish

Voter Registration

Your voice matters!  If you are a US citizen, please vote on issues of importance to your family and community.  Voter registration forms are available in our office. US citizens who reside in California can also register online here.

UpValley Family Centers is a member of Voters Choice Napa and the Community Leaders Coalition. Napa County voting resources and information can be found here.

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