Immigrant Assistance Services

ESL Tutoring

ESL students at St. James Immigrant Assistance actively participate in their English language learning through one-to-one tutoring or small group instruction.

Staff works with tutors and students to develop an individualized plan of instruction, including goals, lesson plans and assessment.

Contact:

Cecilia Erin Walsh at 206.382.4511
cwalsh@stjames-cathedral.org

Citizenship Classes & Tutoring

Clients at St. James Immigrant Assistance learn U.S. civics and history, through individual tutoring or group instruction, in preparation for their United States Naturalization Exam.

Contact:

Glenda Caldwell at 206.382.4511
gcaldwell@stjames-cathedral.org

ESL & CITIZENSHIP Tutoring Services FAQ

Who is Eligible?
Low-income refugees or immigrants living in King County who are at least 18 years of age.

Who are the tutors?
All St. James ESL Program tutors are volunteers who have received pre-service tutor training.

Where is the tutoring?
St. James ESL offers accessible instruction throughout King County. Off-site locations include spaces provided by our community partners.

What time is tutoring?
Tutoring schedules are determined by student, tutor and staff.

St. James Immigrant Assistance is recognized & accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice Board of Immigration Appeals.

Deferred Action Assistance - DACA

St. James Immigrant Assistance helps eligible DREAMers in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) application process. Learn more...

Contact:

Patrick Suhrbier at 206.382.4511
psuhrbier@stjames-cathedral.org

Naturalization Assistance

St. James Immigrant Assistance helps clients complete their citizenship applications, disability waivers, and gather all other necessary documents. Staff ensures that clients have everything they need to apply, which may include legal representation, health services, or transportation. Learn more...

Contact:

Patrick Suhrbier at 206.382.4511
psurhbier@stjames-cathedral.org

Elder Integration

St. James Immigrant Assistance offers older refugees and immigrants an opportunity to connect with their peers, become more involved in the local community, and learn about civics, emergency preparations, health issues and services, and community attractions..

Contact:

Tania Rzhondkovska at 206.382.4511
trzhondkovska@stjames-cathedral.org