A Class of Their Own

Citizenship Preparation Class Graduates pose for a photo on their last day.

Salam Sesi has only been teaching at the CCF for the last 6 months or so, but she has been teaching refugees and soon-to-be citizens for decades. She found something very different about her most recent class, a special camaraderie and determination unlike classes of the past. Sesi remarked, “This group was very committed and put a lot of effort towards completing the course. They all had to overcome obstacles and barriers to get here. They came from many varied backgrounds and countries but ultimately became united here as a group in their goal of becoming United States citizens. I am so proud of them and look forward to celebrating their achievement in receiving their citizenship.”

Her class included everything from full-time workers to siblings and everything in between. They celebrated their class completion on December 14; the students cheered on as their classmates were announced. These 10-week classes are designed to prepare students for upcoming USCIS Citizenship tests and ensure that they have the necessary education to become naturalized citizens.