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U.S. Citizenship Preparation

Realizing your dream of citizenship

In this program, students prepare to take the exam that is required to become a U.S. Citizen.

Helping immigrants & refugees study for the test

Bhutan, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Mexico, Moldova, Nepal, Peru, Somalia, Tanzania, Vietnam. What do these countries have in common? They are all home countries of the students currently enrolled in U.S. Citizenship preparation at Mercy Connections.

Over the years, 100% of our students have gone on to pass the exam.

Interested in getting some help, or volunteering to tutor? Please contact Melissa Lang.

Description: Adult learners are matched with skilled, trained tutors one-on-one to prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test (including practice tests and learning about the N400 application). Each student is provided with an individualized educational support plan.

Note: This is not a drop-in program. Each student is matched with their own tutor and commits to meeting weekly at the same time and on the same day.

Upon agreement with student, staff and tutor, students choose a 1.5 hour session within the time slots listed:

Dates:
Mondays, September 18 - December 11, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesdays, September 19 - December 12, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesdays, September 20 - December 13, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

How to Register: Please contact Raquel Aronhime at 802-846-7162 or Melissa Lang at 802-846-7084

Instructors: Melissa Lang, Veronica Bernicke and Tutors

Registration Deadline: We maintain an active waiting list and new students can be accommodated as spots open up.

I came to Mercy Connections because I am pursuing citizenship. They set me up with a tutor and the resources needed to take the classes. I am ready to take the citizenship test. I have waited a long time and am thankful I have gotten to this point with the help of Mercy Connections.

– Linda Yekeh