To Foster Civic Engagement:
Becoming a U.S. Citizen
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Learning English
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Classes in Tompkins County and Nearby
BOCES
315 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 273-4095 TC3 Tompkins Cortland Community College 170 North St. Dryden, NY 13053 888-567-8211 Tompkins Learning Partners 124 West Buffalo Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Phone: 607-277-6442 Fax: 607-277-5316 Oswego County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (315) 963-4251 179 County Route 64 Mexico, New York 13114 607-844-8211 |
Resources on the web
We have done our best to list links to free courses, but we cannot guarantee this is always or will remain the case. Many sites require registration, and some offer only some of their resources for free. Curso de ingles básico
¡Aprende inglés con conversaciones! Inglés como segundo idioma Learn English Basics - Elementary Method For Beginners 1 Learn English with me Learn basic English phrases: Aprende frases básicas Expresiones comunes del idioma inglés Las palabras más comunes del idioma inglés 1 y Las palabras mas comunes del idioma inglés 2 Para aprender las 500 palabras más comunes. English Pronunciation English Verb Tenses for Spanish Speakers English Online their writing classes are for pay, but their conversation, grammar, idioms and vocabulary resources (middle column of the website) are free. Udemy offers other English courses for around $20. |
Becoming a US Citizen
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Learn How to Become a Citizen
Study Materials for US Citizenship Civics Text, including the official list of civics questions and answers for the naturalization test in pdf, audio and flash cards (all three in English and Spanish), interactive practice exercises, videos highlighting U.S. history, civics, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and an overview of the naturalization process and test. Learn about the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens How to Become a US Citizen section of the Immigration and Citizenzhip pages of USA.gov Naturalize NY Any US green card holder (legal permanent resident) who is eligible for U.S. Citizenship, is a resident of the State of New York and meets certain income requirements can register and win a voucher to cover application costs. . The program is to help serve New Yorkers who face economic obstacles to becoming naturalized citizens. The New York State Office for New Americans helps New Americans fully participate in New York State civic and economic life. We are committed to strengthening New York State’s welcoming environment for New Americans and facilitating their success. |
The following organizations may be able to assist you:
Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga (607) 272-5062 324 W. Buffalo St Ithaca, New York 14850 American Civic Association (607) 723-9419 131 Front St Binghamton, New York 13905 Hiscock Legal Aid Society - Immigration Project (315) 422-8191 351 S. Warren Street Syracuse, New York 13202 Catholic Charities of Onondaga County (315) 474-7428 x11 527 N. Salina St Syracuse, New York 13208 Catholic Charities of Rochester 87 North Clinton Avenue Rochester, NY 14604 585-546-7220 x4730 Rochester City Schools Adult Education Programs 30 Hart Street Rochester, NY 14605 585-467-7683 |
Voting, Civil and Human Rights
Tompkins County Board of Elections. Instructions on how to register to vote, how to check whether you are registered, electoral calendar and much more,
Our office is dedicated to ensuring that all eligible residents have the opportunity to register and vote. We are committed to keeping you aware of changes to the Election Law and how those changes affect voting in Tompkins County. The Tompkins County Board of Elections will meet on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 10:30 am. The public is invited to attend.
128 E Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 274-5522
League of Women Voters site offers Voting Information, including a sample ballot and guides. to the voting process.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Any person of voting age, male or female, may become a League member.
Tompkins County Office of Human Rights.
The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights (OHR) is a department of the County charged with providing civil rights enforcement and outreach programming. We handle complaints of discrimination in housing, employment, lending, public accommodation, and education.
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
120 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 277-4080
Fax (607) 277-4106
Our office is dedicated to ensuring that all eligible residents have the opportunity to register and vote. We are committed to keeping you aware of changes to the Election Law and how those changes affect voting in Tompkins County. The Tompkins County Board of Elections will meet on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 10:30 am. The public is invited to attend.
128 E Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 274-5522
League of Women Voters site offers Voting Information, including a sample ballot and guides. to the voting process.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Any person of voting age, male or female, may become a League member.
Tompkins County Office of Human Rights.
The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights (OHR) is a department of the County charged with providing civil rights enforcement and outreach programming. We handle complaints of discrimination in housing, employment, lending, public accommodation, and education.
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
120 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 277-4080
Fax (607) 277-4106
Office
110 N Tioga St., 2nd floor Ithaca, NY 14850 Please send correspondence to P. O. Box 6532 Ithaca, NY 14851 |
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© 2016 Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County | Ithaca, NY | Last updated: September 2019