Citizenship Preparation

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    See the class schedule below (subject to change).

    Citizenship Preparation Fall 2023 Schedule

    Multi-level Citizenship classes prepare students with the English language skills and U.S. civics, history, and government knowledge needed to pass the federal naturalization exam.
      
    Citizens​hip classes are supported by grants from the United States Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS) and the Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees (MORA).  Citizenship classes are FREE for students.

    To register for a course, contact Laetitia Messi; Lmessi@bccc.edu or 410-986-5451. 

    Citizenship classes will help you:

    • Prepare for the naturalization interview/exam.
    • Learn important interviewing strategies
    • Increase your confidence with the interview process
    • Practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English.
    • Understand the rights and responsibilities of becoming a United States citizen

    How to Register:

    • Must be a Legal Permanent Resident (green card holder) and eligible to apply for naturalization.
    • You must submit a photo of green card.
    • Select a class (see class schedule).
    • Contact program staff to register. 
    • Registration for Winter session begins on November 18, 2023. Registration is possible during the first two weeks of every class. 
    • There are 4 class sessions, each 10 weeks::

                  Winter:            January - March

                  Spring:            April - June

                  Summer:         July - September

                  Fall:                October - December

Contact

  • Laetitia Messi
    Refugee Programs Manager
    410-986-5451
    Lmessi@bccc.edu

    BCCC-Harbor Campus
    710 East Lombard Street
    Baltimore, MD 21202 

Last Modified on October 3, 2023