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 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 matters.​ 

CIANA provides case management and information services to assist eligible individuals and families obtain SNAP, NYC Care, discounted MetroCards, IDNYC, low-cost internet access, and a variety of other public benefits. We also provide information and referrals for affordable housing, 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, call

(718) 545-4040 or send us a message.

CIANA has joined the citywide response to the influx of asylum seekers in Astoria and across New York City. At this time we do not offer direct assistance for asylum or TPS. However, we do offer free legal screenings and referrals to organizations that do provide these services.

We assist with applications for work permits, NYC Care  (healthcare), Fair Fares (discounted MetroCards), and IDNYC. We also help clients access nutritional resources and clothing. Contact us for assistance or to schedule an appointment.​ Learn more about our services for asylum seekers here.