Commissioner Dale Holness to host two-day Citizenship Drive in Lauderhill

Legal expert volunteers will be available

Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness will host a two-day citizenship drive on February 27 and 28 at the Lauderhill Mall.

The free Lauderhill Citizenship Drive is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for both days, and legal expert volunteers will be on hand to guide participants with the citizenship application process and obtaining other required documents.

“I am excited to partner with both Florida New Americans and SEIU Florida, to bring this Citizenship Drive to the Lauderhill Mall.  I am happy the Drive will be on the weekend, which is helpful for those who work during the week.  I encourage everyone to arrive early and bring the required documents so it can be a smooth process,” said Commissioner Holness.

Attendees should bring the following documents:

  • Permanent Resident Card
  • Driver’s License or state issued identification
  • Social Security Card
  • Two color Passport Photos
  • Most Recent Tax Return
  • List of home addresses and employer addresses for the past five years
  • Travel dates outside the US since becoming a permanent resident, and names of countries
  • If married to a US citizen or resident, bring spouse’s Green Card/US passport, marriage certificate or divorce decrees
  • For your children: bring Green Cards, complete name(s) date(s) of birth, social security numbers

For more information on the Lauderhill Citizenship Drive, contact 305- 571-7254.  

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