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Citizenship Preparation

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

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Take your first step toward becoming a naturalized United States citizen at Allan Hancock College Community Education, with classes designed to help you prepare for the Citizenship/Naturalization Test.

Our skilled and passionate instructors are here to help you unlock your potential and reach your academic, personal, and professional goals.

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

Location

Community Education
Santa Maria Campus, Bldg S
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3209

Hours

Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Fall 2024 Course Offerings

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.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
21817 T,R 9:30am-12:25pm TBA 08/19-10/12 Brenda Predazzi Open
21084 M 6:00pm-8:55pm TBA 08/19-10/12 Brenda Predazzi Open
21083 T,R 6:00pm-8:55pm TBA 08/19-10/12 Bill Tindula Cancelled
21785 M,W 6:00pm-8:55pm LVC1-202 08/19-10/12 Michelle Townes Open
21621 F 6:00pm-8:55pm S-109 08/19-10/12 Armando Uribe Open

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 in order 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.
21817 T 9:30am-12:25pm TBA 10/14-12/07 Brenda Predazzi Open
21818 M 6:00pm-8:55pm TBA 10/14-12/07 Brenda Predazzi Open
21084 R 6:00pm-8:55pm K-20 10/14-12/07 Bill Tindula Open
21085 T 6:00pm-8:55pm LVC1-202 10/14-12/07 Michelle Townes Open

Be More, Do More, Earn More!

U.S. citizenship correlates with higher earnings, as foreign-born workers earn only 83% of what native-born counterparts make. Naturalized citizens not only bridge this gap but also gain access to benefits and opportunities, such as, Social Security, Medicare, and eligibility for government jobs.