Welcome Immigrants’ Contributions to our Communities,
Allow them to Fully Integrate into U.S. Society

The Citizenship Promotion Act of 2007, a bill introduced by Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Representative Luis Gutierrez (D-IL), would make citizenship and assimilation into American society possible for a large number of lawful permanent residents.

• Take steps to increase efficiency in background checks, a process that has unduly delayed the processing of thousands of eligible applicants for citizenship.
• Create a federal program similar to Illinois' New Americans Initiative that would give lawful permanent residents access to legal assistance and encourage them to apply for citizenship.
• Create a federal program to assist motivated, lawful immigrants to gain the skills necessary to integrate into American culture through English and civics courses.

National Immigrant Justice Center Commends Obama, Gutierrez for Introduction of Citizenship Promotion Act (March 2007)

Citizenship Promotion Act summary (March 2007)

Citizenship Promotion Act section-by-section summary (March 2007)