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Do you or someone you know want to become a United States citizen?

Take the first step toward becoming a naturalized United States citizen at Allan Hancock College Community Education. Our classes are designed to help you prepare for the U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test.

Our experienced instructors provide a supportive learning environment to help you build confidence and reach your academic, personal, and professional goals.

The Allan Hancock College Citizenship Preparation Program is a tuition-free, noncredit program focused on preparing students for the U.S. citizenship process.

Contact:

Delicia Navarette
805-922-6966 ext. 3492
delicia.navaret@hancockcollege.edu

Pathways to U.S. Citizenship - Certificate of Completion

The Pathways to U.S. Citizenship certificate is designed to prepare students for the USCIS citizenship written and oral exams by providing instructions on U.S. government, history, and geography; how the application process works; and what to expect during an official oral interview. These skills will help students gain confidence to successfully apply for U.S. citizenship. Naturalized citizens are entitled to the same benefits as those born in the country. They can also apply for numerous good-paying government positions that typically require citizenship.
 
The graduate of the Cert of Completion in Pathways to U.S. Citizenship will:
  1. Explain and discuss regulations associated with the application for U.S. citizenship.
  2. Confidently answer questions related to the oral interview.
  3. Explain and discuss the civic questions related to the civic questions needed to pass the citizenship evaluation.
  4. Apply English writing and reading skills as they relate to the U.S. citizenship application process.

CITZ 7000 - Preparation for Citizenship

  • Students learn about the Constitution, government, history, and geography of the United States in preparation for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) required oral interview and exam. The class also familiarizes students with requirements and exclusions for citizenship.

Citz 7001 - u.S. citizenship interview prep

  • This course is designed as an addition to the citizenship preparation course. Citizenship applicants must pass a face-to-face interview with an immigration officer to qualify for citizenship. In this course, topics will cover the N-400 application questions and how to answer them. Students will practice basic English conversational skills, as well as key definitions of the words used in the application.