Citizenship is a legal immigration status that gives people certain rights, privileges, and protections. Someone who is born in the United States is automatically a U.S. citizen. There are several other ways to become a naturalized citizen. If you have been a legal permanent resident of the U.S. for 5 years, you may be eligible to begin the citizenship process.
Updated July 2024
ONLINE CITIZENSHIP RESOURCES
USA Hello
USA Learns
Unit 1: Steps to Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Unit 2: The N-400 Application and Naturalization Interview
Unit 3: Civics, Reading and Writing Practice
Unit 4: Your Interview and New Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
CITIZENSHIP CLASSES AROUND RICHMOND
Below is our most current list of citizenship classes in the Greater Richmond area, sorted by neighborhood.
If you are part of an organization offering citizenship classes and have updated information to share, please let us know!
EAST END
Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Schedule: Citizenship classes offered! Starting on Wednesday, September11 at 9 am.
Contact: Frank Antkievicz 804-746-4696, franka2z@comcast.net, If you wish to attend class, you must attend the registration at Walnut Grove Baptist Church to enroll on the 11th of September.
RICHMOND CITY
VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF HISTORY & CULTURE, 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia 23220
Cost: Free
Virtual/In-Person: In-Person
Day/Time: Thursday evenings from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Contact: Sam Florer
Notes: Spring semester of Becoming Citizens citizenship preparation classes. Will be teaching the civics and history lessons necessary to pass the citizenship examination by offering students the unique opportunity to personally interact with our museum's original historical objects, maps, books, and documents. This is a 7-class course, which will run starting May 2 and ending June 13, 2024. See below for the link to register and a Facebook event. Currently waiting on the Dates for next semester!
Register - Virginiahistory.org/Citizenship
FB event - https://fb.me/e/4QMc5LOXX
NORTHSIDE
River of Life Community Church, 7700 Woodman Rd, Henrico, VA 23228
Notes: Classes to be Announced (fill the registration if interested).
Sacred Heart Center, 1400 Perry Street Richmond, VA 23224
Day/ Time: Wednesdays from 6-8pm
Cost: $40 Registration Fee (per semester)
Schedule: 12 week course
Register: Fall 2023 registraion opening shortly
Notes: Students in this course have Permanent Resident status and have already submitted their N-400 application to become a Naturalized Citizen or will be submitting this paperwork soon. Class themes include United States history, civics and government, in order to prepare for the Naturalization interview.
Website: https://shcrichmond.org/en/join-our-community/adult-education/#TOP
SOUTHSIDE
Chesterfield County Public Schools, Bryant & Stratton College, Academics Building 8213 Hull Street Rd., N. Chesterfield, VA 23235
Adult Education Flyer Catalog Spring 2024
Cost: $75 for residents of Chesterfield residents, $100 for other community members (Money Order Only)
Date/Time: In-person and virtual-using a computer with a teacher
Tuesdays February 6 - April 16, 2024 from 6-9 p.m.
In Person Classes - 2/6. 2/13, 3/12, 3/26, 4/16 Registration: February 6, 2024
WEST END
Church of the Incarnation, 12050 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA 23233
Schedule: Citizenship classes meet on Monday evenings, 6:30pm to 7:30 pm. Includes practice interviews and content review for the test.
Cost: Free
Transportation: Provided
Childcare: Provided if requested
Contact: Chris Wilson 703-867-7474 or outreach@incarnationrichmond.org
Notes: Students need a fairly good grasp on English, written and spoken, to attend class. Regular attendance is required. Please contact if interested! Registration Form
Second Baptist Church, 9614 River Rd, Henrico, VA 23229
https://secondbaptistrva.org/esl
Schedule: Monday nights in the Education Building from 7-9 p.m. Check the link for possible dates.
Contact: 804-740-7101 or info@secondbaptistrva.org
Website: https://secondbaptistrva.org/esl
Notes: Classes will be offered if at least five people are interested.
St. Mary Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Rd, Henrico, VA 23229
Cost: Free
Schedule: Meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm. Pre-registration is required. Class runs for six weeks from July 16th to August 23th, 2024.
Virtual/In Person: In Person
Transportation: Not offered
Childcare: Not offered
Contact: Larry Spurzem at 804-512-6321 or larryspurzem@comcast.net
Notes: Registration is required.