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Citizenship
Assistance Loan

as low as 9.99% APR 1
Don't Deter Your Dreams······
If you or a loved one needs financial support for immigration-related applications, we’re here to help you take the next step. Get financial support for:
Citizenship applications, Permanent Residence (Green Card) applications, DACA applications or renewals, Petition for Alien Relatives, Employment Authorization applications, Asylum-related expenses, and Immigration legal fees. 1
Let's Move Forward
Get up to
$4,000 1
Flexible Approvals
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No Credit Check Required! Borrow up to $4,000 per household (up to $1,500 per applicant). 1
You Choose Your Terms
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Select a 12- or 24-month repayment term based on what works best for you. Loan amounts under $1,500 qualify for the 12-month term and rate.1
Don't Deter Your Dreams
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Take the next step with confidence—this loan helps remove financial barriers so you can focus on what matters most. 1


Rates1
Term
Fixed APR
12 Months
as low as 9.99%
24 months
as low as 11.99%
Disclosures
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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. You will need the following to apply: Proof of income Proof of residence, Government issued photo ID, ITIN or Social Security Number.

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*APR=Annual Percentage Rate. +APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Rates and yields are subject to change without notice.
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