Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

09/02/2026

08/26/2026

The City of Seattle is proud to join National Partnership for New Americans and Cities For Action Steering Committee cities Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and New York, along with 27 cities and localities in submitting a public comment against proposed naturalization fee hikes.

Through this proposed rule, DHS plans to dramatically increase naturalization fees and simultaneously eliminate the reduced-fee option and fee waivers currently available for low-income applicants seeking citizenship. The NPRM proposes to adjust the naturalization fees for the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and the Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings, which allows applicants to seek review of a denied naturalization application.

Through the City's New Citizen Program and since 1997, Seattle's community organization partners have assisted at least 1,000 low-income residents on their paths to citizenship annually.

The proposed rule further eliminates the availability of fee waivers for both forms and ends the reduced fee option for Form N-400. We are deeply concerned that the proposed rule threatens to exclude thousands of aspiring citizens, particularly low-income applicants, from access to citizenship.

Read the full public comment below.

08/25/2026

Have you been affected by federal immigration policy changes?

Reach out to the organizations in our flyer for up to 10 hours of free legal consultation on immigration policy changes, including TPS termination, eligibility for immigration benefits, public charge rule changes or other issues.

Services are available on a first-come, first serve basis, and based on eligibility.

Learn more about OIRA's full list of rapid response partners here: https://www.seattle.gov/immigrant-and-refugee/programs-and-services/immigrant-rapid-response-program

08/25/2026

El 29 de agosto, El Proyecto para los Derechos del Inmigrante del Noroeste (NWIRP) presentará una clínica legal gratuita durante la cual darán consultas legales de 90 minutos, inclusive para personas que previamente fueron representados por el bufete Luz Lega/Alexandra Lozano, pero que ahora no cuentan con representación legal en sus casos de inmigración y aquellos que tienen preguntas acerca del TPS. Las consultas serán diseñadas para darle un asesoramiento de sus opciones en su caso de inmigración. No podemos garantizar representación legal para su caso - los servicios proporcionados durante la clínica serán limitados a las consultas y cualquier ayuda breve que se pueda completar en ese mismo día. Si le interesa registrarse para una cita, por favor complete este formulario abajo.

On August 29th, NWIRP will host a free legal clinic to provide 90-minute legal consultations, including for people who were previously represented by Luz Legal/Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law but who are now not represented in their immigration case, as well as those with questions about TPS. The consultations will be limited to providing you an assessment of your immigration case options. We cannot guarantee legal representation in your case - the services provided at the clinic are limited to consultations and brief assistance for that day only. If you are interested in signing up, please submit the form below to make an appointment here:

El 29 de agosto, El Proyecto para los Derechos del Inmigrante del Noroeste (NWIRP) presentará una clínica legal gratuita durante la cual darán consultas legales de 90 minutos, inclusive para personas que previamente fueron representados por el bufete Luz Lega/Alexandra Lozano, pero que ahora no c...

08/18/2026

Join the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) for an overview on upcoming changes to the Public Charge Rule. Learn who is impacted and what changes are expected effective September 18, 2026.

When: Thursday, August 27, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM PT

Cost: Free

If you are a service provider, learn how you can support your clients and immigrant communities. All are welcome to join.

The webinar will be recorded and shared with registered participants following the event.

REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MyemPLxMR9-Kf8gpR9TyKQ #/registration

08/11/2026

Are you or a loved one facing detention or deportation?

OIRA funds key family safety planning services, where trusted partners like Colectiva Legal del Pueblo or Legal Counsel for Youth and Children can help you and your family arrange childcare, financial and legal documents in case of deportation or detention.

Reach out to the organizations in our flyer for free legal assistance to keep your family protected.

Services are available on a first-come, first serve basis, and based on eligibility. Learn more about OIRA's rapid response partners here: https://www.seattle.gov/immigrant-and-refugee/programs-and-services/immigrant-rapid-response-program

07/28/2026

An 80% naturalization application fee increase would put citizenship out of reach for many working families, seniors, and refugees. Becoming a U.S. citizen shouldn’t depend on how much money you have.

Help by submitting a public comment before Aug. 24: ilrc.me/stopthepaywall

07/24/2026