Free US Citizenship Classes At Bloomfield Library

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The following news release comes courtesy of the JVS. Send local news tips, photos and press releases to eric.kiefer@patch.com. Don’t forget to visit the Patch Bloomfield Facebook page here.

The Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest NJ (JVS) will hold free U.S. citizenship classes at the Bloomfield Public Library, located at 90 Broad Street in Bloomfield.

Registration and first day of classes will be held on Saturday, September 9, at 9 a.m. Sessions will occur on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for 10 weeks. All prospective registrants must bring their Green Card in order to be considered.

These programs will take place at JVS and libraries in Essex, Hudson, Morris and Union counties over the course of two years. Contact Inna Kramers at ikramers@jvsnj.org or 862-704-2283 for details.

The JVS has received a competitive $250,000 two-year grant from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The grant allows JVS and their partner, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, to help legal permanent residents prepare and apply for U.S. citizenship through free instruction and naturalization services.

JVS has developed a curriculum that focuses on all aspects of the citizenship exam and interview, while Catholic Charities provides legal assistance in completing the N-400 Application for Naturalization.

JVS welcomes volunteer support to help fulfill its mission of helping people help themselves. To get involved, visit https://www.jvsnj.org/make-a-tax-exempt-donation to donate, or click here to become a volunteer.

Visit jvsnj.org or call (973) 674-6330 for more information.

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