Citizenship Assistance Loan

If you or a loved one needs support with the following expenses relating to the citizenship process, we're here to help:

Citizenship Application
Permanent Residence Application (green card)
DACA application or renewal
Petition for Alien Relatives
Application for Employment Authorization
Asylum Process
Legal fees

How can DFCU help?

Borrow up to $1,500 per applicant (up to $4,000 per household)
Choose between a 12 or 24-month payment term
Amounts less than $1,500 obtain the 12-month term and rate
Interest rates from 9.99% APR*
NO CREDIT CHECK REQUIRED*

Term	Fixed APR^*
12 months	as low as 9.99%
24 months	as low as 11.99%

Looking to apply? Here's what you'll need:

Proof of income
Proof of residence
Government issued photo ID
ITIN or Social Security Number
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Before you apply! Check out our membership eligibility requirements. You do not need to become a member to apply, but you will need to become one for loan funding. Any questions, call 562-862-8141 or chat with us online.

*APR = Annual Percentage Rate. DFCU standard loan and rate guidelines apply and are subject to change without notice. No credit check required for this product: we will not be running your credit. The rate you get will be based solely on the term you choose; 12- or 24-month terms available (less than $1,500 = 12-month term). Up to 12-month term: obtains a rate of 9.99% APR. Up to 24-month term: obtains a rate of 11.99% APR. Maximum loan amount of $4,000 per household ($1,500 maximum per citizenship application). Checks must be payable to the government agency processing the application. Currently only available to members with an ITIN or Social Security number.

Late payment charge (more than 10 days late): 20% of the interest due that month
No application fee
No pre-payment penalty