Our services
Education and community connections.
The best protection is knowledge. We teach citizenship classes, know your rights workshops and fraud prevention sessions in churches, libraries and workplaces across Siouxland, and train schools, clinics and employers to welcome newcomers well.
Who it is for
Who our classes are for.
Permanent residents preparing for the citizenship test
Community groups, congregations and workplaces that want a workshop
Schools, clinics and employers that serve immigrant families
What you take home.
Free ten week citizenship classes, mornings and evenings
Workshops in English, Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese and Karen
Training for staff who work with newcomers every day
A calendar of events that bring old and new neighbors together
What we handle
Classes, workshops and trainings.
We teach in churches, libraries and workplaces across Siouxland, in the languages our neighbors speak.
01
Citizenship classes
Ten weeks of civics, reading, writing and a practice interview.
02
Know your rights workshops
What to do at the door, at work and on the road, in your language.
03
Fraud prevention
How to spot a notario scam, and where to report one.
04
Trainings for organizations
Language access, cultural orientation and welcoming practice for staff.
Before your appointment
What to bring.
Classes are free and there is no paperwork to sign up. Bring yourself, your questions and a few things that help.
Your green card, for citizenship classes
A notebook, and any questions you have been carrying
Worried about missing a class for work? Tell us your shift and we will find a session that fits.
Questions
Questions about classes.
What people ask us most about this service. Ask us anything else: there is no wrong question.
Do your classes cost anything?
No. Citizenship classes and community workshops are free. USCIS charges its own fee for the citizenship application, and we can tell you whether you may qualify for a reduced fee or a fee waiver.
Can you bring a workshop to our group?
Yes. Call or email us with your group's size, language and a few possible dates, and we will plan a session together at your congregation, school, library or workplace.
Which languages are classes taught in?
Workshops run in English, Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese and Karen, and we can arrange interpretation for other languages when you tell us ahead of time. Citizenship classes are taught mostly in English, because the interview is in English, with helpers who speak other languages.
Can you help if I live outside Sioux City?
Yes. Many clients meet us by phone or video, and our Storm Lake clinic runs every second Thursday. We work with families across northwest Iowa, northeast Nebraska and southeast South Dakota.
Related resources
Read before you come in.
Plain language guides written by the attorneys and caseworkers you would meet in our office.
Newcomer resources
Studying for the citizenship test: our ten week plan
The plan our Saturday class uses, week by week: the civics questions on the current test, reading and writing practice, and how to prepare for the interview itself.
August 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Immigration information
How to spot a notario scam before it costs you
Only attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives can give immigration legal advice. Six warning signs of fraud, and where to report it in Iowa and Nebraska.
July 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Request help
Save a seat in the next class.
New citizenship classes start through the year, mornings and evenings. Call, text or email us to save a seat, or to plan a workshop for your congregation, school or workplace.
Our services
Other ways we help.
Immigration Legal Help
Applications, petitions and the next right step.
Newcomer and Refugee Support
The first ninety days, side by side.
Translation and Interpretation
Language support for our community.
Family and Social Services
Keeping families together and well.
Please note
The information on this site is general and is not legal advice. Every case is different, so please talk with one of our attorneys or accredited representatives about yours. Contacting us does not by itself create an attorney client relationship.
