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ATTENTION / ATENCIÓN:

As of October 28, 2025 USCIS will only be accepting electronic payments. They will no longer accept checks or money orders.

A partir del 28 de octubre de 2025, USCIS solo aceptará pagos electrónicos. Ya no aceptarán cheques ni giros postales.

 

Our Programs

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Legal

Providing legal guidance and counseling through the immigrant processes.

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Education

Educating and creating active participants in society for a prosperous community.

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Health

Providing healthcare information for healthier members in our community.

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Dreamers renewed their work permits

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Hours volunteered by Parent Mentors in three Waukegan Elementary Schools

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Legal screenings conducted by HACES case managers

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Were connected to public and community benefits, and resources

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People applied for U.S. Citizenship

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Community members reached in 51 outreach events

Updated as of October 2025

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Dreamers renewed their work permits

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Hours volunteered by Parent Mentors in three Waukegan Elementary Schools

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Legal screenings conducted by HACES case managers

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Were connected to public and community benefits, and resources

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People applied for U.S. Citizenship

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Community members reached in 51 outreach events

Updated as of October 2025

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Success Stories

Luis Perez

New Americans Initiative
“The covered costs of DACA renewal were an incredible opportunity for me, and it lifted a weight off my shoulders as I'm a single father of two young children.”
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Roberto

New Americans Initiative
"Through hard work and dedication, he had his Oath Ceremony on April 5th, 2022. He expressed interest in wanting to help people become US citizens and he joined HACES as a volunteer."
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Rodriguez family

Immigrant Family Resource Program
"The family was forced to move and live with family members after Mr. Rodriguez lost his job because the restaurant he worked at closed. Shortly after, he tested positive for COVID."
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Important Update: HACES Leadership Transition

HACES NEWS A New Chapter in HACES Leadership January 13, 2026   |  Author: Ivan Hernandez-Arizmendi We are pleased to share an important leadership update at HACES and to express our sincere gratitude for the continued support of our community. HACES’ founder, Maria Elena Jonas, will be stepping back from day-to-day

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Your gift was doubled on Giving Tuesday!!

HACES NEWS Your gift was doubled on Giving Tuesday!! January 30, 2023   |   Author: Alicia Garcia, Director of Programs “Here’s one example of how your generous donation is resulting in benefits: We helped 24 Applicants on Their Journey to Citizenship!” At HACES, we give our clients HOPE  for a brighter future by

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2019-2020 Annual Report

HACES NEWS Annual Report June 2021  |   Author: Alicia Garcia, Director of Programs Dear Friends of HACES, Thank you for taking the time to review the HACES 2019-2020 annual report. This year’s report features two milestones we have achieved amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The first milestone is that HACES is

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Rafael

SUCCESS STORY Rafael December 6, 2022   |   Author: Alicia Garcia, Director of Programs “En mi opinión yo siento que la ayuda recibida desde el momento que vine a mi consulta de Ciudadanía fue muy fácil y sencilla , entendí cómo iba a ser todo mi proceso y desde ahí me

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Check Out the HACES Monthly Newsletters

HACES NEWS Check Out the HACES Monthly Newsletters July 23, 2021   |   Author: Alicia Garcia,  Director of Programs Beginning January of 2021, HACES has been sending subscribers a monthly Newsletter! To keep update on all the recent activities of HACES become a monthly subscriber today by signing up below. Check

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