Behind the Scenes at Citizenship Classes BIIN has been offering citizenship classes in one form or another for years: the program is designed to help prospective applicants understand the process of applying for US citizenship and prepare for the naturalization exam and interview mandated by the federal government. Yet if Read more
Immigrant Stories: Melissa Dávila Adults who study English as a second language, at BIIN and elsewhere, do so for many different reasons. Some are preparing for the naturalization exam. Some want to speak better English to improve their job prospects or to be able to help their children with schoolwork. Many realize that Read more
Citizenship Classes Continue Strong If you follow the news, you likely know that one of the measures taken by the Trump administration during its final weeks in power was to decree changes to the civics test that applicants for U.S. citizenship by naturalization are required to take. Introduced in December Read more
Recommended Reading BIIN’s mission is to promote the dignity and well-being of all immigrants in our community, and to advocate for and facilitate better access to legal, educational and social services. While our organization acts mostly at the local level, it can help all of us to understand the larger Read more