Citizenship is a legal immigration status that gives people certain rights, privileges, and protections. Someone who is born in the United States is automatically a U.S. citizen. There are several other ways to become a naturalized citizen. If you have been a legal permanent resident of the U.S. for 5 years, you may be eligible to begin the citizenship process.

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ONLINE CITIZENSHIP RESOURCES

USA Hello

USA Learns

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Literacy Volunteers Charlottesville / Albemarle

  • Study materials and videos.

CITIZENSHIP CLASSES AROUND RICHMOND

Below is our most current list of citizenship classes in the Greater Richmond area, sorted by neighborhood.

If you are part of an organization offering citizenship classes and have updated information to share, please let us know!

Mechanicsville

*Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 

  • Schedule: Citizenship classes offered! Starting on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 to May 2025 at 9 am.

  • Contact: Frank Antkievicz 804-746-4696, franka2z@comcast.net, If you wish to attend class, you must attend the registration at Walnut Grove Baptist Church to enroll on the 11th of September.

RICHMOND CITY 

*VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF HISTORY & CULTURE, 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia 23220

  • Cost: Free

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-Person

  • Day/Time: Thursday evenings from 6:30pm - 8:00pm on seven consecutive Thursday evenings. March 13 through April 24.

  • Contact: Sam Florer

  • Notes: In this 7–session course, museum staff will prepare students to successfully complete the U.S. citizenship test. Like other citizenship courses, students will learn the civics and history lessons necessary to pass the citizenship examination.

    Unlike other citizenship classes, this course, held at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, offers students opportunities to personally interact with original historical objects, maps, books, and documents and engage with experts in the history of this state and nation. This course offers expert instruction as well as a unique experience as you prepare yourself for the citizenship test.

NORTHSIDE

River of Life Community Church, 7700 Woodman Rd, Henrico, VA 23228

Sacred Heart Center, 1400 Perry Street Richmond, VA 23224

  • Day/ Time: Mondays from 6-8pm

  • Cost: $40 Registration Fee (per semester)

  • Schedule: 12 week course

    • 10 AM - 12PM (Monday - Thursday)

    • 6 PM TO 8PM (Monday - Thursday)

  • Register: Aug 17th to 19th at 10 am to 12pm and 5pm - 7pm.

  • Notes: Students in this course have Permanent Resident status and have already submitted their N-400 application to become a Naturalized Citizen or will be submitting this paperwork soon. Class themes include United States history, civics and government, in order to prepare for the Naturalization interview.

  • Website: https://shcrichmond.org/en/join-our-community/adult-education/#TOP


SOUTHSIDE

Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield Technical Center- 10101 Courthouse Road, Door 3, Chesterfield, VA 23832

Adult Education Flyer Catalog Fall 2026

  • Cost: $100 (Money Order Only)

  • Date/Time: Sep 29th, 2026 at 5pm

  • Note: For more information contact at 804-768-6140

Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Rd, N. Chesterfield, VA 23235

https://bonairbaptist.org/esl

  • Cost: Free to attend

  • Virtual/In-Person: In-person

  • Day/Time:

    • Registration now open. Registration Form

    • Monday Mornings 9:30am - 11:30am class begins Sep 14th.

    • Wednesday Evenings 6:00pm - 7:15pm class begins Sep 16th.

  • Childcare: Yes. Childcare offered on Monday mornings for children up to 5 years old; Childcare of all ages is offered Wednesday nights and kids are invited to attend Mid-Week Kids Program or Student Ministry

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Contact: Jerleen Jeter-Kao at jerleen@bonairbaptist.org or Andrea Sharp at andrea.sharp@bonairbaptist.org You can also call and leave a voice mail at 804-237-7892.

  • Register: online at https://bonairbaptist.org/esl/. Registration will begin in Aug, 2026

  • Note: We do close registration for the morning classes couple weeks after class starts but the Wednesday classes remain open and have rolling admission. 

WEST END

Second Baptist Church, 9614 River Rd, Henrico, VA 23229

St. Mary Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Rd, Henrico, VA 23229

  • Cost: Free

  • Schedule: Citizenship classes are offered each summer, two evenings each week for six weeks. These classes help to prepare refugees and immigrant people to take the test required to become United States citizens. Watch the bulletin for details.

  • Virtual/In Person: In Person

  • Transportation: Not offered

  • Childcare: Not offered

  • Contact: Jon Kaminer at jon-k-sr@verizon.net  

  • Notes: Registration is required.

West End Assembly of God, 401 N. Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23229

https://weag.church/ESL/

  • Cost: Free

  • Schedule: There will be citizenship classes offered for 8 weeks periodically.

  • Contact: Dawn Levesque, Email ESL@weag.org for more info.