Immigration

Bridgeport Adult Education - ESL & Citizenship Classes

Bridgeport Public Schools

Free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes from introductory to advanced levels. Also offers citizenship preparation courses covering US History, Government, and Civics for the USCIS exam. GED and adult basic education also available.

Burroughs Community Center

Multi-service community center supporting over 75 local community groups and nonprofits, bringing 32,000+ people together annually. Programs include VITA free tax preparation, Our Woven Community refugee women's program, job readiness, financial stability, ESL, youth advocacy, and health/recreation activities.

Catholic Charities - Immigration Services

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County

Immigration legal services specializing in citizenship applications and family-based petitions for individuals seeking legal status and family reunification. Multi-lingual staff (English, Spanish, French). Initial consultation fee $75 per case.

Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) - Bridgeport

CIRI

Comprehensive immigration services since 1918. BIA-recognized provider of asylum applications, U-visas, SIJS, family petitions, naturalization/citizenship, deportation defense, employment authorization, and citizenship preparation classes. Also provides refugee resettlement, workforce readiness, job placement, and financial literacy.

Connecticut Legal Services - Bridgeport Office

Connecticut Legal Services (CLS)

Free legal services for low-income residents covering housing, family/domestic violence, health law, public benefits, employment, elder law, education, juvenile law, and immigration (VAWA, DACA, SIJ, asylum).

CT Refugee Assistance Program

CT Dept. of Social Services / CIRI

State-funded refugee resettlement services including case management, employment assistance, and supportive services for newly arrived refugees. Administered through CIRI in Bridgeport.

Mercy Learning Center - Women's Literacy & ESL

Mercy Learning Center

Free literacy and life skills education for low-income women. Full-time and part-time ESL, Adult Basic Education, and GED programs. On-site childcare (ages 3mo-4yr) available. Holistic, supportive learning environment.

nOURish Bridgeport

nOURish Bridgeport Inc.

Community organization providing food pantry, soup kitchen hot meals, baby supplies (diapers, wipes, formula), hydroponic farm fresh produce, and English language classes.

nOURish Bridgeport - English Language & Citizenship Classes

nOURish Bridgeport Inc.

English language classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels plus citizenship preparation, personal finance, computer literacy, and reading classes. Community-based program helping newest neighbors adapt to American life.