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CITIZENSHIP CLASSES

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Take a class with us! 
La Casa de Amistad offers free civics test preparation classes for legal permanent residents. The ten-week program covers all 128 questions (or 100 if applicable) from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) civics test. The class is designed to give students the opportunity to learn the necessary components of this naturalization step while practicing their English. 

We are proud to share that 100% of our citizenship class students pass their naturalization interviews! 

Explore the class options offered at La Casa de Amistad below! 

¡Inscríbase en una de nuestras clases!
La Casa de Amistad ofrece clases gratuitas de preparación para el examen de educación cívica dirigido a residentes permanentes legales. Este programa de diez semanas abarca las 128 preguntas (o 100, según corresponda) del examen de educación cívica del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS). La clase está diseñada para brindar a los estudiantes la oportunidad de aprender los aspectos clave de esta etapa del proceso de naturalización, al mismo tiempo que practican su inglés.

¡Nos enorgullece compartir que el 100% de los estudiantes de nuestras clases de ciudadanía aprueban sus entrevistas de naturalización!

¡Consulte las opciones de clases que ofrece La Casa de Amistad!

Classes offered

In-Person Citizenship Class (Fall and Spring)
The free in-person citizenship class takes place at La Casa de Amistad. Over the course of ten weeks, students cover all 128 questions from the USCIS civics test. The class meets twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday. 

Tuesday, 11am - 1pm OR 5pm - 7pm 
Thursday, 
11am - 1pm OR 5pm - 7pm 


Recommend level of English proficiency: intermediate to advanced
In-Person Citizenship Class (Summer)
The free in-person summer citizenship class takes place at La Casa de Amistad. Over the course of ten weeks, students cover all 128 questions from the USCIS civics test. The class meets twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday. 

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5pm - 7pm 

Recommend level of English proficiency: intermediate to advanced
​Spanish In-Person Citizenship Class (Fall and Spring)
This freeprogram is taught in Spanish by a Spanish-speaking instructor. The ten-week program covers all 128 questions from the USCIS civics test.

This program is only open for green card holders who qualify for the English language exemption:
  • At least 50 years old and green card holder for at least 20 years
  • At least 55 years old and green card holder for at least 15 years

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5pm - 7pm 
HOURS OF OPERATION:
10-Week Sessions
Offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer

CLASS SCHEDULE:
*MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND


PROGRAM FEE:
Offered for free / no cost.
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CONTACT:
Christian Sotelo

Adult Programming Coordinator [email protected]
574-233-2120
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Frequently asked questions
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Who qualifies for U.S. Citizenship ? 
¿Quién califica para la ciudadanía estadounidense?
To qualify to apply for citizenship, you must be a Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) for more than 5 years, or for more than 3 years while also married to and living with your U.S. Citizen Spouse for at least 3 years.

Para calificar para solicitar la ciudadanía, debe ser Residente Permanente Legal (LPR) por más de 5 años, o por más de 3 años mientras esté casado y viviendo con su Cónyuge Ciudadano Estadounidense por al menos 3 años.​
Can I take the Citizenship test in Spanish?
¿Puedo tomar el examen de ciudadanía en español?
​If interested in our Spanish Citizenship Classes, one must be a Legal Permanent Resident for 20 or more years and be over age 50, or be a Legal Permanent Resident for 15 years or more and be over age 55. 

Si está interesado en nuestras clases de ciudadanía española, debe ser residente permanente legal durante 20 años o más y tener más de 50 años, o ser residente permanente legal durante 15 años o más y tener más de 55 años.​
Do I have to learn  all 128 questions for the naturalization exam?
¿Tengo que aprenderme las 128 preguntas para el examen de naturalización?​
Yes, all students must practice and learn all 128 civics questions. However, if a person over age 65 and have been a Legal Permanent Resident for more than 20 years, you may qualify for the shortened civics exam to pass the naturalization exam.

Sí, todos los estudiantes deben practicar y aprender las 128 preguntas de educación cívica. Sin embargo, si una persona tiene más de 65 años y ha sido residente legal permanente durante más de 20 años, puede calificar para el examen de educación cívica abreviado  para aprobar el examen de naturalización.​
Citizenship Classes are funded through contributions from our generous donors of all levels with significant support from the following groups:
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Make a one-time gift or sign-up for monthly, reoccuring donations by using our online form. If you'd like to donate real estate, stock, or include La Casa de Amistad in your estate plan, visit our team page contact our Executive Director to talk further about these options. 
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  • Youth
    • Preschool
    • Grades K-5 Afterschool
    • Grades 6-8 Afterschool
    • Grades 9-12 Afterschool
    • Summer Camp
  • Family
    • Adult Programs >
      • Citizenship Classes
      • Spanish Classes
      • Entrepreneurship
    • Social Services >
      • Social Service Referrals
      • Digital Assistance
      • Spanish / English Translations
      • Mental Health Counseling
    • Driving Simulation
    • Art Gallery
  • Advocacy
    • Immigration Legal Services
    • Family Preparedness
    • Resident ID Cards
    • No Human Being is Illegal
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Community Space Rental
  • About
    • About La Casa
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • News and Notes
    • Careers
  • Donate
    • Donation Options
    • Events >
      • Noche Annual Gala
      • Trivia Night
      • Community Breakfast
      • Camino Immigration Legal Services Fundraiser
    • In-Kind Wishlist
    • Donor Recognition