YMCA International Services U.S. Citizenship Course

Jessica Laureano, education program coordinator with the YMCA International Services division, will talk about the benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen and the pathway to achieving that goal. Learn about the Citizenship requirements and test exemptions established by the United States Citizen & Immigration Services (USCIS) department.

Laureano will also talk about the civics program, as well as challenges and barriers that are faced during the Citizenship process.

In her work with the YMCA International Services program, Laureano teaches Citizenship classes to students who qualify to take the exam in their native language (Spanish). She has also taught citizenship students of different literacy levels.

The program is free and open to the public. No registration required.