CIANA offers new immigrants the opportunity to acquire basic English language skills in order to advocate for their families, achieve their personal and professional goals, and prepare for citizenship and civic participation.

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• In-Person: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30AM - 12:00PM at CIANA office

• Virtual: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30AM -12:00PM (Zoom link provided upon registration)

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Please call (718) 545-4040 or send us a message for more information and to register.

CIANA prepares future Americans for the naturalization test and interview in small classes. Our Civics classes promote a better understanding of U.S. history, government, and American institutions, and promote civic engagement.

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• When?  Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30AM - 12:00PM

• Where? Virtual; Zoom link sent upon registration

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Please call (718) 545-4040 or send us a message for more information and to register.

CIANA’s legal program assists with completing various immigration applications, including citizenship/naturalization, adjustment of status/green cards, asylum, work permits, family petitions, DACA renewals, and fee waivers. We offer free legal consultations with an experienced immigration attorney to discuss immigration needs. Call (718) 545-4040 or contact us to schedule a free consultation.

We also provide referrals for cases related to temporary protected status (TPS), deportation, and representation in immigration court, as well as non-immigration legal cases.​ 

CIANA provides case management services to assist eligible individuals and families complete applications for SNAP, cash assistance, NYC Care, discounted MetroCards, IDNYC appointments, affordable and public housing, and a variety of other public benefits. We also provide information and referrals for employment and job training, WIC, and other social services.

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Call (718) 545-4040 or contact us to schedule an appointment with a Caseworker.

CIANA offers free one-on-one and small group homework help to elementary and middle school students in grades 1-8.

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• In-Person: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:00PM - 5:30PM at CIANA office

• Virtual:  Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:00PM - 6:00PM via Google Meets

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For more information, to register your child, or to volunteer as a tutor for the 2025-2026 school year, call (718) 545-4040 or send us a message.

CIANA's Workforce Development Program empowers immigrants to build meaningful, sustainable careers. We offer Digital Literacy training to master workplace technology, contextualized English classes designed for practical career use, and dedicated career and job development guidance.

We provide the essential tools you need to succeed in today’s evolving job market by helping community members find and apply for jobs, write resumes and cover letters, and prepare for interviews to build long term careers. Contact us to learn more and to schedule an appointment.