Useful library books, audio cassettes, audio CD's, video cassettes, DVD's, CD ROM's and Web resources to help prepare for citizenship.
Reasons to Become a U.S. Citizen
Advantages of being a U.S. citizen.
About Citizenship Info
http://portal.cuny.edu/cms/id/cuny/documents/informationpage/002881.htm
Some benefits of United States citizenship.
Becoming a U.S.
Citizen
home page (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under section
'Home > Services & Benefits > Citizenship'
It briefly explains the importance of becoming a citizen and the
application process.
Reasons
to Become a U.S. Citizen
Listed in a free immigration service guide or manual named the 'Naturalization
Packet' from Northwest Justice Project in Seattle (http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/WA/index.cfm).
Available in PDF format.
9 reasons why to become a U.S. citizen.
The Application Process
Information on the requirements and application process to become
a U.S. Citizen.
Eligibility
and Testing
home page (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under section
'Home > Services & Benefits > Citizenship> Naturalization
Information'
General and special requirements for becoming a naturalized U.S.
citizen.
A Guide to Naturalization
home page (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under section
'Home > Services & Benefits > Citizenship> Naturalization
Information'
M-476, A Guide to Naturalization and M-599, Naturalization
Information for Military Personnel.
USCIS manuals with information on the process and eligibility
requirements to become a U.S. citizen. Available in PDF format.
Questions and Quizzes to Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship
A listing of possible questions that may be asked during the citizenship
exam.
Sample U.S.
History and Government Questions
home page (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under section
'Home > Education & Resources > Civics and Citizenship
Study Materials'.
A list of sample U.S. history and government questions for naturalization
test preparation. The document is available in English, Spanish,
and Chinese.. Available in PDF format.
Citizenship Quizzes
http://aenet.esuhsd.org/Citizenship_lessons/quizzes/quiz.html
Citizenship quizzes and sample tests.
Civics Flash
Cards
home page (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under section
'Home > Education & Resources > Civics and Citizenship
Study Materials'.
The USCIS presents illustrated flash cards with questions and
answers about U.S. history and current government officials. (Available
in PDF format.)
Naturalization Self-Test
home page(http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under section
'Home > Services & Benefits > Citizenship > Naturalization'
Questions and Answers for New Pilot Naturalization Test.
.
Practice Questions for the U.S. Citizenship Exam
http://sfpl4.sfpl.org/webroot/librarylocations/main/pracquest.htm
100 citizenship questions and answers in English and Spanish.
Sample Sentences
for Written English Testing
home page(http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under section
'Home > Services & Benefits > Citizenship > Naturalization
Information' see listed in 'Related Links' on the right side of
page.'
A list of questions an INS officer may ask the applicant to read
or write during the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Commonly asked questions about U.S. citizenship.
Dual Nationality
http://www.fairus.org/site/PageServer?pagename=research_research18f9
Answers frequently
asked questions about citizenship in more than one country at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Immigration
http://www.churchworldservice.org/Immigration/immigrationFAQ.html#c1
Responds to some of the general and family-related questions relating
to immigration and citizenship.
Frequently Asked
Questions about Naturalization
home page(http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under section
'Home > Services & Benefits > Permanent Resident (Green
Card)'
A list of common questions and answers about how to become a U.S.
citizen.
Associations and Non-Profit Immigration Organizations
Government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that provides
information, programs and services on various immigration issues
including citizenship.
U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
Catholic Charities USA
http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
Non-profit organization that provides programs and services to
immigrants and their families.
Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR)
http://www.usdoj.gov/eoir/
Government agency responsible for administering and interpreting
Federal immigration laws and regulations. Provides a list of pro bone
legal providers that offers legal services free or at a low cost.
New York Association for New Americans
(NYANA)
http://www.nyana.org/
Non-Profit organization dedicated to help
immigrants of every nation.
Office of Citizenship
home page(http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under section
'Home > About USCIS > About the Office of Citizenship'
Official USCIS site with guides, publications and resources on
American civics.(Available in PDF format.)
U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE)
http://www.ice.gov/graphics/index.htm
The largest investigative bureau of Department of Homeland Security
responsible for the investigation of a range of issues, including immigrant
detention and deportation.
Other New York Public Library Related-Resources
Offers a listing of branches that offer free classes of English for Speakers
of Other Languages (ESOL) and Centers for Reading and Writing (CRW).