Citizenship Resources

Useful library books, audiobooks, DVDs, and web resources to help prepare for citizenship.

Library Resources

Library materials and online resources to prepare for citizenship.

• LearningExpressLibrary
  Practice for the U. S. History and Civics questions for the Citizenship Exam. This service is available free to the NYPL cardholders. Select Online Test and Course Resources: U.S. Citizenship.
• Citizenship Workshops

Web Resources

A listing of websites containing citizenship preparation guides, questions and answers.

Reasons to Become a U.S. Citizen
Advantages of being a U.S. citizen.

• Becoming a U.S. Citizen
  It briefly explains the importance of becoming a citizen and the application process.

The Application Process
Information on the requirements and application process to become a U.S. Citizen.

• Eligibility and Testing
  General and special requirements for becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen.
• A Guide to Naturalization
  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
  A list of sample U.S. history and government questions for naturalization test preparation. The document is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. Available in PDF format and MP3 audio.
• Citizenship Quizzes
  Citizenship quizzes and sample tests.
• Naturalization Self-Test
  Questions and Answers for New Pilot Naturalization Test.
• Practice Questions for the U.S. Citizenship Exam
  From the San Francisco Public Library, citizenship questions and answers in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian.

Frequently Asked Questions
Commonly asked questions about U.S. citizenship.

• Dual Nationality
  Answers frequently asked questions about citizenship in more than one country at a time.
• Frequently Asked Questions About Immigration
  Responds to some of the general and family-related questions relating to immigration and citizenship.
• Lawful Permanent Residence ("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
• Catholic Charities USA
  Non-profit organization that provides programs and services to immigrants and their families.
• Executive Office of Immigration Review (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)
  Non-Profit organization dedicated to help immigrants of every nation.
• Office of Citizenship
  Official USCIS site with guides, publications and resources on American civics.
• U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE)
  The largest investigative bureau of Department of Homeland Security responsible for the investigation of a range of issues, including immigrant detention and deportation.