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Refugee & Immigrant Community Services – English Language Civics (EL Civics)

English Language Civics (EL Civics) is offered to legal permanent residents who have limited English proficiency and are applying for naturalization. The class has an English Language Training component, but focuses on preparing participants for the citizenship interview. Topics covered in the class include US history, the US Constitution, the rights and responsibilities of US citizenship, contemporary issues facing immigrants, and current events.



Services Offered:
  • English language training
  • Preparation for the naturalization test and interview
  • Referrals to low-cost immigration legal services
   
Eligibility Criteria:
  • The class is designed for legal permanent residents who are applying for naturalization
  • Must complete pre-test and intake
   
Fees:

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Applying for Services:

Contact the program to apply for services.

   
Referral and Intake:
  • Must complete intake process 
  • Must complete pre-test
   
Contact Information:

Phone: 773.252.8715

   
Address:

5551 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago IL 60641

   
Directions:

Portage Cragin neighborhood

Less than a block from the Belmont and Central intersection. CTA bus routes #77 Belmont and #85 Central. Free public parking is available less than one block south on Central.

   
Hours:
  • Monday and Wednesday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
   
Languages:

Languages spoken by staff:  English, Spanish and French

Services provided in the following languages:  English and Spanish

With advanced notice, Heartland Alliance services can be provided in more than 35 different languages. 

   
Appointments:

This program takes appointments.

Walk-ins welcome Monday through Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

   
Walk In Accepted: This program accepts walk-ins.
   
Program Aliases:
  • El Centro (de Educación y Cultura)
  • Immigrant Services
  • Refugee and Immigrant Community Services
   
Additional Information:

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