English & Citizenship Classes

Hogar Immigrant Services (part of Catholic Charities) offers English and Citizenship classes. Fall registration is from August 1-3 from 10 am to 12 pm and 6 pm - 8 pm.

Classes are held Monday through Thursday in the morning or in the evening.

The cost is $115 for the semester and includes textbooks.

Hogar Immigrant Services is located at 6201 Leesburg Pike, Suite 307, Falls Church, VA, 22044. For more information, please call Hogar Immigrant Services at (703) 534-9805 Ext. 222.

Naturalization Information Session

USCIS will be hosting a naturalization information session to provide the public with information on citizenship requirements and steps to become a U.S. Citizen.

The session will also cover:

--overview of the naturalization process
--the naturalization test and what you can expect
--free educational resources

This event will be held on April 12, 2011 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Library, 7415 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, VA.

Please visit the USCIS website on Free Information Sessions for a time and location near you.

Open House at USCIS (Washington Office)

The Washington District Office for U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) is holding a meet-and-greet open house on Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The address for the event is:

2675 Prosperity Avenue
Fairfax, VA 20598-2400

This is an opportunity to meet the District Director and speak with staff members about issues that are important to you and your community. The open house will also feature:

* A Naturalization Ceremony
* Information on Applying for U.S. Citizenship (including the latest test preparation materials)
* Information on petitioning for relatives
* Overview of the Application Support Center (ASC) (where biometrics are taken in connection with an applicant's N-400 citizenship application i.e. your photograph and fingerprints).

You must RSVP to washington.communityrelations@dhs.gov by March 2, 2011.