BIIN PROGRAMS
BIIN Cares is a program dedicated to meeting the emergent needs, specific to our local immigrant community. As immigration policies continue to change, our immigrant neighbors face unprecedented challenges; making the need for support and accessibility to resources vital to navigate the shifting landscape. We currently have two initiatives: the Helping Hands Fund and the Immigrant Legal Aid Fund. Click their name to find out more!
HISTORY:
BIIN Cares was first launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many American citizens faced significant financial challenges during this time—and received relief through stimulus checks—our immigrant community did not have access to such support. However, thanks to the efforts of BIIN Cares, the program was able to raise funds to assist with bills and provide essential support to our immigrant neighbors.
The Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network reinstated the BIIN Cares program in August 2025 to continue serving our community—this time, to support local university students. Did you know that in June 2025,Texas Dream Act (2001) was repealed, forcing many Texas college students to confront uncertainty about their academic futures? The repeal of the Texas Dream Act created sudden increases in tuition—from in-state to out-of-state— just weeks before the start of the Fall semester for many students. As a response, the BIIN Cares Program was able to fundraise over $12,000 dollars and established the Fulfill the Dream Scholarship. The scholarship supported local Texas A&M students who experienced these sudden tuition changes. This repeal is just one example of the many policy changes targeting immigrant communities today.
Regardless of future policy changes, BIIN Cares remains committed to supporting and addressing the urgent needs of our immigrant neighbors. Donate today to help us continue providing vital aid when it’s needed most!
Need help with a problem? Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network can assist you Monday-Thursday from 1-5pm or on Saturdays from 2-4pm at 2500 South College Ave.
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BIIN volunteers can help you with free notary services, translation and interpretation of official letters and documents, immigration questions, court questions, legal assistance, health care, scholarship programs, social problems, support in domestic violence cases, among many others.
Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network (BIIN) offers free weekly citizenship classes in English and Spanish. Classes are held every Saturday for 10 weeks. For an updated schedule, click here. Classes will be held in person at the BIIN office, which is located in 2500 South College Avenue in Bryan.
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Anyone interested in becoming a U.S. citizen is encouraged to take BIIN’s free class to help prepare them for the naturalization exam.
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If you would like to join any of our classes, please fill out this form, call 979-393-8228 and leave a message, go to BIIN’s office during office hours and register in person You can also send us a message on Facebook to: facebook.com/biintx.
To become a U.S. Citizen, immigrants must pass a Citizenship Interview. In their interview, they are expected to be prepared to answer 20 of 128 questions on U.S. history and government. In addition, immigrants must be able to demonstrate competency in both spoken and written English, complete an N400 form, and bring a long list of documents.
BIIN sponsors three 10-week sessions of citizenship classes over the course of each year. In each session, the following materials are covered:
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History and government of the U.S.
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Oral and written English practice
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How to prepare for the interview
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Steps towards naturalization
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Conversation English Classes assist in guiding English language learners toward gaining proficiency in listening, speaking, and some writing.
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For the most updated schedule, click here.
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All classes will be offered in person at the BIIN office.
To pre-register, students can fill out this form to save their spot on the waitlist, or call 979-393-8228 and leave a message, or come during our office hours to register in person. You can also send us a message on Facebook to: facebook.com/biintx.
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2500 South College Ave, Bryan, TX 77801
