Far West Helping Foundation Corp

Program Overview

FWHFC provides immigration, citizenship, and refugee support services for low-income individuals and families across Florida. Our services are designed to help eligible clients understand available options, prepare for next steps, and connect with appropriate legal, social, housing, education, and employment resources.

Citizenship & Naturalization Services

FWHFC assists eligible lawful permanent residents who are ready to apply for U.S. citizenship. The naturalization process is an important final step in an immigration journey, and our team helps clients prepare carefully.

• Citizenship prescreening
• Document review and intake preparation
• Form N-400 naturalization application support
• Fee waiver screening when applicable
• Medical exemption review when applicable
• Case review support for complex immigration histories
• Workshops and community education

Naturalization Process

1. Prescreening

FWHFC collects basic information and requests copies of documents needed to determine whether the case can move forward.

2. Intake

Clients may be scheduled for a phone or video intake to review immigration history, eligibility, possible fee waiver needs, and any medical exemption concerns.

3. Application Preparation

When appropriate, FWHFC helps prepare the Form N-400 naturalization application and supporting materials.

4. Review and Submission

Completed application packages may be reviewed before being signed and mailed or submitted to USCIS, depending on the case and available services.

Other Immigration Support Areas

• DACA: Information and referrals related to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
• TPS: Support for eligible immigrants from designated countries seeking Temporary Protected Status and work authorization.
• Family Reunification: Assistance for eligible citizens and permanent residents seeking family-based immigration options.
• Asylum: Support for individuals who fear returning to their home country due to harm or persecution.
• T Visas: Support referrals for survivors of labor or sex trafficking.
• U Visas: Support referrals for survivors or witnesses of certain crimes who cooperated with law enforcement.
• VAWA: Support for immigrant survivors of domestic violence connected to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• SIJS: Support for eligible immigrant youth under 21 who were abused, abandoned, or neglected by one or both parents.

Refugee Support Services

FWHFC supports refugees and other U.S. government-approved individuals as they rebuild their lives, adjust to a new community, and work toward economic self-sufficiency.

• Resettlement support and orientation
• Food Bank Program connection
• Housing support and basic needs assistance
• Healthcare and counseling referrals
• English language instruction referrals
• Education and job readiness support
• Employment training and job placement referrals
• Financial assistance navigation when available

Who We Serve

• Low-income lawful permanent residents seeking citizenship
• Immigrant families needing resource navigation
• Refugees and approved humanitarian entrants
• Survivors seeking immigration-related referrals
• Youth and families needing humanitarian immigration guidance
• Community members needing multilingual support in English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole

Contact Immigration Services

Miami-Dade County Office: 754-265-5870

Lee County / Fort Myers: 239-851-5058

Brevard County / Palm Bay: 321-677-2799

Text for faster service: 239-851-5058

Email: info@fwhfc.org | fwhfcadmin@fwhfc.org