OUR SERVICES
The Intercultural Institute of California and the Korean Community Center of the East Bay have partnered to provide the San Francisco Bay Area with Free English classes and Free immigration counseling. Learn more about how our services can help you achieve citizenship in the United States of America.
Complete The N-400
The form N-400 is used to apply for US citizenship through the naturalization process. Read More…
Pass the Citizenship Interview
During your interview, a USCIS officer will ask you questions about your application and background.Read More…Learn the 100 Citizenship Questions
There are 100 civics questions on the naturalization test. Read More…Free Citizenship and Immigration Counseling Services
KCCEB is the only Korean agency with the Department of Justice (DOJ) Recognition Read More…Learn Civics English as a Second Language
The U.S. Citizenship class will cover civic topics through relevant ESL methodology and content.Read More…Become an American Citizen
Applying for citizenship in the USA can be very challenging, but our Read More…“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all people are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Intercultural Institute of California is to provide affordable ESL education to post-secondary students in the Bay Area and all ESL learners around the world, so that they are able to succeed in their pursuit of higher education, career development and personal growth.





OUR TEAM
The administrative staff and instructors at the Intercultural Institute of California are experts in the field of ESL and Civics instruction. Our administrative staff are bilingual and can assist our students in Korean, Mandarin, and Portuguese. KCCEB is the only Korean agency with the Department of Justice (DOJ) Recognition and Accreditation in the Bay Area since 2011. With this Recognition and Accreditation, KCCEB staff is able to provide certified immigration legal services.

KENNY SONG
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Kenny is responsible for the Civics ESL program operation and school policy.
As an immigrant of America, I am very passionate about helping others achieve citizenship while respecting our individual cultures and beliefs.

YERI SHON
CHIEF OF PROGRAM INTEGRATION
Yeri is responsible for the programs legal and attorney affairs at KCCEB.
Our goal is to provide legal assistance to low-income immigrant families and individuals who may not be able to afford high private attorney fees to help their naturalization application.

VERA LIANG
ACADEMIC COORDINATOR
Vera is focused on Citizenship curriculum development and Civics student services
Having the personal experience in the U.S. Naturalization process, I am excited to assist you in the journey of becoming a U.S. citizen.

CHRIS MEIEROTTO
CIVICS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Chris is the head of citizenship instruction and civics program development at IIC
My goal for this course is that you acquire the fundamental skills needed to pass your citizenship test in English and to celebrate the diversity you bring to class.
OUR PARTNERS
The Intercultural Institute of California and The Korean Center Incorporated has partnered with the Korean Community Center of the East Bay to bring FREE immigration legal counsel and FREE formalized ESL citizenships courses for legal permanent residents residing in the Bay Area.


