Citizenship Preparation Classes

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Thank you for your interest in our Citizenship Preparation classes. Registration for the fall session is closed.

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  1. Citizenship preparation classes offered by the Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center

    Our classes are offered for 10 weeks in the fall, winter, spring, and 8 weeks in the summer. In our classes, you will:

    • learn about the citizenship application form
    • practice interview questions and learn about U.S. history and civics to practice interview questions

  2. Other citizenship classes available in Montgomery County

  3. Visit our Citizenship page to find other learning resources

Visit our Citizenship Page for more citizenship resources.
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  • Students may only register for ONE class.
  • Must have been a permanent resident for at least four years (two years if married to a U.S. citizen).
  • Must be a Montgomery County, MD resident, 18 years or older.
  • All classes are taught in English. At least basic English required.
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Registration for Fall classes is now closed. If we do not have space for you in our classes, please see list of classes offered by other providers (PDF), and also the educational resources provided on our Citizenship page.

Classes Start Dates: October 1, 2, 3, 5, and 12, 2024. The Saturday in-person class is at the Gaithersburg Library.

 
Class Dates Class Day/Time Instructor
October 1 - December 10 (online) Tuesdays, 7:30 am – 9:30 am Van Nguyen
October 1 - December 10 (online) Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 3:00 pm Carolyn Quinn
October 1 - December 10 (online) Class is full Tuesdays, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Carolyn Quinn
October 2 - December 11 (online) Wednesdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Cindy Newland
October 3 - December 12 (online) Thursdays, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Van Nguyen
October 3 - December 12 (online) Thursdays, 7:15 pm – 9:15 pm Daniel McCall
October 5 - December 14 (in person) Class is full Saturdays, 10:15 am – 1:15 pm Daniel McCall
October 12 - December 14 (online) Saturdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cindy Newland
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Class Brochure

View Citizenship Preparation Brochure (PDF)

Citizenship Preparation Resources

View educational resources provided on our Citizenship page

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