Make sure you are eligible to file with USCIS. Have your paperwork completed and ready to send in before applying for MAF’s program. Check out Immi.org if you need help from a nonprofit attorney.
Apply online for MAF’s loan and complete the financial education courses. We’ll mail you a check made out to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security within a week of your application being approved.
Send your completed paperwork and MAF’s check to the appropriate USCIS filing center. Monthly payments will be debited from your checking account, and these payments will be reported to all three major credit bureaus!
1. APPLY
- Fill out online application and submit supporting documentation
- Take the online financial education courses
2. GETTING THE LOAN
- Once your loan application is approved, you’ll receive an invitation to sign your loan documents
- We’ll make the check out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security and mail it to you
3. CHECK
- Once you receive your check, mail the check with your application packet to the appropriate USCIS filing center
- Payments reported to three major credit bureaus
Are you ready to join?
Answer the following questions to see if you qualify for the program.
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You must be 18 or older in order to formalize a loan with MAF. If you are under 18 and want to benefit from this program, your parent or legal guardian could consider taking out the loan for your benefit instead.
I am 18 years or older
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In order to join our programs, you will need to verify that you are ready to submit your USCIS application. If you are unsure if you are eligible, we highly recommend consulting a nonprofit legal services provider. To find one in your area, visit immi.org
I am ready to submit my USCIS application for Citizenship, DACA, Green Card, Petition for an Immigrant Relative, TPS or U Visa
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For convenience and safety, we use electronic payments to send and receive money from your checking account. We ask you for proof of a checking account, like a bank statement or a voided check, to set up the automatic payments.
I have a checking account in my name
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We need to verify your identity to issue a loan to you. We accept federal, local and foreign-issued IDs as long as they are current - and not expired.
I have a current driver's license, state ID, or other government-issued photo ID
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We request your social security number (SSN) or your Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) to verify your identity.
I have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)
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As a nonprofit committed to your success, we want to ensure that this loan is right for you. We verify your income by reviewing your pay stubs or bank statements to ensure that you are able to make monthly payments. If you do not earn an income yourself, we can rely on income from a member of your household.
I, or someone in my household, earns an income
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We ask about your debt to get a better picture of your financial life. If it is already a stretch for you to meet your monthly debt obligations, our program may not be the best fit for you.
My monthly debt payments are less than half of my household's monthly income
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Unfortunately, It appears you may not qualify due to the following responses:
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