Citizenship Class

DO YOU WANT TO BE A U.S. CITIZEN?
THINK ABOUT TAKING A CITIZENSHIP CLASS.

 

Carlos Rosario School offers Citizenship classes for individuals who have applied for U.S. citizenship or are eligible to apply.

In this Class:

  • You will learn about U.S. history, our system of government, geography, rights and responsibilities, ways to participate in our democracy, and more.
  • You will prepare for the USCIS citizenship tests and practice for your interview.
  • We can refer you to legal organizations for legal assistance.
  • The school will provide technology and online instruction to succeed and study independently.

 

Citizenship classes meet once each week and students have weekly independent study assignments.

Tuesdays 9:00am-12:00pm
Wednesdays 6:00pm-9:00pm
Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm

**Interested individuals must attend an advising session and be eligible for English level 3 or have equal or higher English proficiency.

 

Class Requirements

  • Must have applied for citizenship or be eligible to apply within 6 months
  • Eligible for ESL 3 or higher
  • Proof of living in D.C., Maryland or Virginia (read below for a list of acceptable documents)
  • Advising session

 

*Inform your teacher and the Registration Department if you are a current student and want to add or transfer to Citizenship.

*Sign the Interest List here if you are not a Carlos Rosario School student now.

 

Document Requirements

Washington, D.C. Residents: Click here

Maryland and Virginia Residents: Click here

The process for obtaining U.S. citizenship is called naturalization. For more information about the naturalization process see https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/citizenship-and-naturalization

Learn more about the benefits of citizenship here: https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/should-i-consider-us-citizenship