for Churches – citizenship classes

Refugees and Immigrants our newest citizens

Citizenship students, volunteers and their families celebrate a successful class session

helping refugees become Americans

 “To be a refugee is survival, to be an immigrant is opportunity, to be a citizen is contribution.”—Anonymous

After residing in the United States for five years, refugees and many other immigrants can apply for U.S. Citizenship. Prospective citizens must prove their knowledge of English, American history, geography and government by passing a difficult, 100-question exam. World Relief Minnesota’s Citizenship Class helps refugees and immigrants prepare for their exam. An experienced teacher leads the class, and students are paired one-on-one with a volunteer tutor, giving students the benefits of both classroom structure and individual attention. 

The Citizenship Class – a ministry offering tangible help and a demonstration of Jesus’ love – allows us to walk alongside our refugee and immigrant neighbors in their journey from stranger to citizen. 

In past three years, the ministry has served students from 28 countries and more than 40 students have become naturalized U.S. citizens.

Currently the Citizenship Class is held at the World Relief Minnesota office (address below) on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To find out when the next class begins, contact our office:  612-798-4332 or mncitizenship@wr.org