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Up to 1,500 applicants who register through NaturalizeNY can have their federal application fees waived! Enter the lottery before July 28th and save on the cost of the federal application fee.

NaturalizeNY is an initiative created by the Governor’s office and administered by the New York State Office for New Americans that supports immigrant New Yorkers through the naturalization process by providing free eligibility screenings, application assistance, and exam preparation.

Registration and more detailed information can be found here.

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.