Pathway to U.S. For an adult immigrant to become a U.S. citizen, he or she must go through the process of . GENERAL requirements for naturalization call for the immigrant to:

H Form N-400: uscis.gov/n-400 H Learn more about specific eligibility requirements for naturalization: uscis.gov/citizenship

Prepare for the Naturalization Test Study Materials for the Naturalization Test Other Helpful USCIS Resources What should I expect at my naturalization What study materials are available and how USCIS offers a number of resources to help you find information on interview? can I find , civics, and/or eligibility and testing requirements, At your naturalization interview, you will be required to answer citizenship classes? the application process, and study questions about your application The USCIS Office of Citizenship has developed a variety of study materials. You can also learn and background. A USCIS Officer materials for the naturalization test. These materials include more about citizenship rights and will test your ability to read, Civics Flash Cards, Vocabulary Flash Cards, Learn About the United responsibilities and find a free write, speak, and understand States: Quick Civics Lessons, The USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test information session in your area. English (unless you are exempt video, and translated versions of the 100 civics (history and U.S. Citizenship and Services (USCIS) from the English requirements). government) questions and answers. All materials are available The government agency that oversees lawful immigration to You will also be given a civics on the Citizenship Resource Center at uscis.gov/citizenship. the . Visit this website for information related to test in English to test your • Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons immigration. knowledge and understanding of As you prepare for U.S. citizenship, this resource will help you uscis.gov U.S. history and government. study for the civics and English portions of the naturalization Citizenship Resource Center You will be given two test. Learn About the United States contains short lessons based on Provides learners, teachers, and organizations with a one-stop opportunities to take the English each of the 100 civics (history and government) questions resource for locating citizenship preparation materials. and civics tests and to answer all and answers. questions relating to your Form uscis.gov/citizenship • Civics Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test N-400, Application for Naturalization, Form N-400, Application for Naturalization Another option to help you study is the Civics Flash Cards. in English. If you fail any of the tests during your initial Submit this form to apply for U.S. citizenship. With historical photos and informative captions, the Civics interview, you will be retested on the portion of the test that you Flash Cards cover each of the 100 civics (history and uscis.gov/n-400 failed (English or civics) between 60 and 90 days from the date government) questions and answers. of your initial interview. Naturalization Information Sessions The Naturalization Test • Vocabulary Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test USCIS regularly holds free information sessions for the public Applicants who are age 65 or older and have been a permanent These easy-to-use flash cards contain vocabulary words to on naturalization eligibility requirements, the naturalization resident for at least 20 years at the time of filing Form N-400, help you study for the English reading and writing portions process, and the naturalization test. Find a session in your area: Overview of Requirements and Application for Naturalization, are only required to study 20 of the 100 of the naturalization test. civics test questions for the naturalization test. These questions uscis.gov/citizenshipsessions Available Resources are flagged with an asterisk (*) in this brochure. • The USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test This video provides an overview of the naturalization process For information on exceptions or modifications to the English including eligibility requirements, the application process, the and civics requirements for naturalization, see “Exceptions and naturalization interview, and the naturalization test. Accommodations” available at uscis.gov/citizenship.

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