- Updated 04/19/2021
USCIS and Citizenship Quick Links
USCIS.gov: The Official Website of the Department of Homeland Security
- USCIS.gov/es: Sitio web oficial del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional
- N-400: Application for Naturalization
- Case Status Online
- Case Processing Times
- More USCIS Tools and Resources
- Study Materials for the 2008 Test : the Speaking, Reading, and Writing tests
- Education Products for Educators and Program Administrators: N-400 and civics lesson plans plus resources to design citizenship courses
- Civics playlist--USCIS Officers asking the civics questions
- Oath of Allegiance - Constitution Week 2013 (video): The Oath of Allegiance recited by #newUSCitizens at Oath Ceremonies across America. Very inspirational!
- President Biden USCIS Naturalization Ceremony Video
USCIS on Social Media
- A joint resource of the Smithsonian National American History Museum and the USCIS. A collection of mini-videos, activities, and quizzes for each of the 100 question. BEST! RESOURCE! EVER!
DOJ Executive Office for Immigration Review
ESL, CITIZENSHIP, CIVICS, and HISTORY RESOURCES
American English at State: Celebrate! Holidays in the USA
This book discusses the ten federally-recognized holidays in the United States, as well as many celebratory days and heritage months. Download as an e-book or as individual PDF chapters.
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Vote
APIAVote is a national nonpartisan organization that works with partners to mobilize Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in electoral and civic participation.resources and voting rights videos
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
Ben's Guide is designed to inform students, parents, and educators about the Federal Government. Check out the Master level Learning Adventures.
Cambridge Ventures Arcade: Citizenship
Prepare for the citizenship. Includes not only 100qs and spelling, but good N-400 vocabulary practice. Great N-400 vocabulary and 100 Civics/History questions practice! For ESL, focus on the PERSONAL INFORMATION section for each level.
CASAS: EL Civics Conference 2020-21 playlist
This book discusses the ten federally-recognized holidays in the United States, as well as many celebratory days and heritage months. Download as an e-book or as individual PDF chapters.
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Vote
APIAVote is a national nonpartisan organization that works with partners to mobilize Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in electoral and civic participation.resources and voting rights videos
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
Ben's Guide is designed to inform students, parents, and educators about the Federal Government. Check out the Master level Learning Adventures.
Cambridge Ventures Arcade: Citizenship
Prepare for the citizenship. Includes not only 100qs and spelling, but good N-400 vocabulary practice. Great N-400 vocabulary and 100 Civics/History questions practice! For ESL, focus on the PERSONAL INFORMATION section for each level.
CASAS: EL Civics Conference 2020-21 playlist
Videos from CASAS EL Civics "un-conference" about Civics and Citizenship.
CCSF: Best, OK, and Worst Citizenship Interview Strategies
50+ videos of mock interviews and interview strategies.
The Center: Citizenship
Several important publications: Citizenship Educator Orientation Packet, new glossary, training videos, and more. A must for teachers!
CitizenshipWorks
This website will help you to understand the naturalization process and prepare for the naturalization tests.
CLINIC: The Citizenship Toolkit
Many free resources including downloadable Citizenship guide and translations of the Civics questions in more than 20 languages
CLINIC: "Miguel's Naturalization Interview"
Free downloadable graphic novel about a citizenship interview.
CLINIC: Citizenship for Refugee Elders
This handbook contains information on how to create and maintain a citizenship program for older refugee immigrants. Included in the book are issues of teaching this population and teaching ideas and materials.
CUNY Citizenship Now! Exam Preparation Handbook
Provides valuable information and tools to help prepare you for the citizenship test.
ELCivics.com: Civics Lessons and EL Civics for ESL Students
Learn Civics and ESL with pictures and easy words.
Evangelicals for Social Action: As the Citizen Among Us: Loving the Immigrant as Ourselves
ESA’s free small group study guide on immigration and civil rights
Elizabeth Claire's Easy English News: US Constitution in Simple English
A free digital download of the US Constitution with a side-by-side translation in Simple English.
CCSF: Best, OK, and Worst Citizenship Interview Strategies
50+ videos of mock interviews and interview strategies.
The Center: Citizenship
Several important publications: Citizenship Educator Orientation Packet, new glossary, training videos, and more. A must for teachers!
CitizenshipWorks
This website will help you to understand the naturalization process and prepare for the naturalization tests.
CLINIC: The Citizenship Toolkit
Many free resources including downloadable Citizenship guide and translations of the Civics questions in more than 20 languages
CLINIC: "Miguel's Naturalization Interview"
Free downloadable graphic novel about a citizenship interview.
CLINIC: Citizenship for Refugee Elders
This handbook contains information on how to create and maintain a citizenship program for older refugee immigrants. Included in the book are issues of teaching this population and teaching ideas and materials.
CUNY Citizenship Now! Exam Preparation Handbook
Provides valuable information and tools to help prepare you for the citizenship test.
ELCivics.com: Civics Lessons and EL Civics for ESL Students
Learn Civics and ESL with pictures and easy words.
Evangelicals for Social Action: As the Citizen Among Us: Loving the Immigrant as Ourselves
ESA’s free small group study guide on immigration and civil rights
Elizabeth Claire's Easy English News: US Constitution in Simple English
A free digital download of the US Constitution with a side-by-side translation in Simple English.
Great lessons for multiple literacy levels. Besides their Section on the American Presidents, there are lessons about activists and events. Subscription required!
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees
GCIR has assembled collections of immigrant- and refugee-related resources on the following subtopics: Children, Youth, and Families, Demographic Data, Economy, Education, Enforcement & Detention, Health, LGBT, Refugees, and Women.
HIAS: Citizenship Prep Materials
Study guides for the U.S. citizenship test are available in six languages: Arabic, Nepali, Serbo-Croatian/Bosnian, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese
iAmerica
iAmerica's Citizenship guide to make sure you qualify for U.S. citizenship, help you fill out your application properly, and include the right documentation in your packet to USCIS. Sign in to download the guide in English or Spanish
I Am An Immigrant
June 1st begins Immigrant Heritage Month 2017 and the ‘I Am An Immigrant’ campaign is launching ‘I Stand With Immigrants’, a brand new year-long initiative that provides new avenues to take in support of immigrants.
Informed Immigrant
Many resources for DACA and undocumented immigrants in English and Spanish. Check out their Know Your Rights Guides.
ILRC: Annotated N-400 and Translations in Spanish and Other Languages
This is an outstanding collection translations of the N-400 by the The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) and its partners.
ILRC: RED CARDS: Know Your Rights
The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their Constitutional rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home. Includes SP / CH / HM / AR / KR
ImmigrantInfo.org
ImmigrantInfo.org has maintains an in-depth, searchable database of current ESL and citizenship classes in Santa Clara County, CA.
Jones Library Citizenship Resources
Check out the Jones Library free, downloadable Citizenship Guide pdf and other resources.
Julie Pittman: NEW 2016 Naturalization Practice Playlist
9 videos review the N-400 section by section. Updated June 25, 2016. Great Job, Julie Pittman!
uscitizenpod on YouTube
100+ videos from US Citizenship Podcast. Students practice citizenship interviews and the 100 questions.
MORE CIVICS RESOURCES
60-seconds Civics
Take a 360-degree virtual tour and explore the art and furnishings of the White House.
History Channel: Ellis Island
For over 60 years, Ellis Island was the gateway for millions of Americans to the United States. Explore the legacy of this symbol of American immigration.
iCivics
The iCivics games place students in different civic roles and give them agency to address real-world problems and issues.
The National Archives: The Declaration of Independence
Learn more about the Declaration of Independence and the Anglo-American Charters of Freedom.
ESSA Group
Great series of online Citizenship Prep videos.
Great series of online Citizenship Prep videos.
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees
GCIR has assembled collections of immigrant- and refugee-related resources on the following subtopics: Children, Youth, and Families, Demographic Data, Economy, Education, Enforcement & Detention, Health, LGBT, Refugees, and Women.
HIAS: Citizenship Prep Materials
Study guides for the U.S. citizenship test are available in six languages: Arabic, Nepali, Serbo-Croatian/Bosnian, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese
iAmerica
iAmerica's Citizenship guide to make sure you qualify for U.S. citizenship, help you fill out your application properly, and include the right documentation in your packet to USCIS. Sign in to download the guide in English or Spanish
I Am An Immigrant
June 1st begins Immigrant Heritage Month 2017 and the ‘I Am An Immigrant’ campaign is launching ‘I Stand With Immigrants’, a brand new year-long initiative that provides new avenues to take in support of immigrants.
Informed Immigrant
Many resources for DACA and undocumented immigrants in English and Spanish. Check out their Know Your Rights Guides.
ILRC: Annotated N-400 and Translations in Spanish and Other Languages
This is an outstanding collection translations of the N-400 by the The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) and its partners.
ILRC: RED CARDS: Know Your Rights
The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their Constitutional rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home. Includes SP / CH / HM / AR / KR
ImmigrantInfo.org
ImmigrantInfo.org has maintains an in-depth, searchable database of current ESL and citizenship classes in Santa Clara County, CA.
Jones Library Citizenship Resources
Check out the Jones Library free, downloadable Citizenship Guide pdf and other resources.
Julie Pittman: NEW 2016 Naturalization Practice Playlist
9 videos review the N-400 section by section. Updated June 25, 2016. Great Job, Julie Pittman!
Dr. Patricia Hernandez 100 & 128 Civic Questions Kahoots
Vocabulary activities for Beginning ESL students
Lessons on American Presidents
Ready-To-Print Handouts, MP3s & Online Quizzes about all 44 US Presidents by Sean Banville
ListenandReadAlong: USCitizenship Test Material
AS the announcer reads the USCIS M638: Study Booklet: Learn About the United States Quick Civics Lessons, the words are highlighted!
Lessons on American Presidents
Ready-To-Print Handouts, MP3s & Online Quizzes about all 44 US Presidents by Sean Banville
ListenandReadAlong: USCitizenship Test Material
AS the announcer reads the USCIS M638: Study Booklet: Learn About the United States Quick Civics Lessons, the words are highlighted!
As the VOA announcer reads the history lesson. the words are highlighted!
Videos of live English and Citizenship Lessons from the staff of Literacy Pittsburg. Look for Teacher Nicole's Citizenship videos.
The Citizenship Kit provides teachers and volunteer tutors with all of the materials that necessary to help learners prepare for all portions of the citizenship interview, as well as activity ideas to challenge learners and keep them engaged as they study one-on-one with a tutor. Sign in to get the Citizenship Kit, (a 70 page+ pdf).
New Americans Campaign
The New Americans Campaign is a diverse nonpartisan national network of respected immigration organizations that assists aspiring citizens navigate the path to becoming new Americans.
New Americans Campaign
The New Americans Campaign is a diverse nonpartisan national network of respected immigration organizations that assists aspiring citizens navigate the path to becoming new Americans.
Great series of citizenship books. Download "Ready for the Interview" free audio
OER Commons: Study for the US Citizenship Test Study Guide by Charles LaRue
Must login! Other State Guides: Arizona, Delaware, Connecticut, Florida, Virginia
Must login! Other State Guides: Arizona, Delaware, Connecticut, Florida, Virginia
Rong-Chang: American Culture and Customs
100+ Short stories and audio plus vocabulary, comprehension, cloze, and dictation exercises
100+ Short stories and audio plus vocabulary, comprehension, cloze, and dictation exercises
A non-profit organization that uses the power of the internet to help immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees and the communities that welcome them build brighter futures for themselves and their families. See their N-400 vocabulary list or join the online class.
USA Learns
USA Learns is a free website that helps adults learn English online. Check out their Mobile Apps.
US Citizenship Podcast
A daily blog of Citizenship resources and news with a special emphasis on N-400 practice.
USA Learns
USA Learns is a free website that helps adults learn English online. Check out their Mobile Apps.
US Citizenship Podcast
A daily blog of Citizenship resources and news with a special emphasis on N-400 practice.
uscitizenpod on YouTube
100+ videos from US Citizenship Podcast. Students practice citizenship interviews and the 100 questions.
The history of the United States. Includes sections for the US Constitution, Presidents, Congress, the Supreme court and More! For separate articles, audio, and videos website with individual media files. Also visit their YouTube channel and check the America's Presidents playlist.
The latest info about U.S. immigration and more! Also visit the VOA News You Tube channel.
MORE CIVICS RESOURCES
60-seconds Civics
An outstanding daily podcast that deliver quality US civics and history content. Check out their new quiz daily on their website.
Google Cultural Institute: The White HouseTake a 360-degree virtual tour and explore the art and furnishings of the White House.
History Channel: Ellis Island
For over 60 years, Ellis Island was the gateway for millions of Americans to the United States. Explore the legacy of this symbol of American immigration.
iCivics
The iCivics games place students in different civic roles and give them agency to address real-world problems and issues.
The National Archives: The Declaration of Independence
Learn more about the Declaration of Independence and the Anglo-American Charters of Freedom.
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