Become a U.S. Citizen

The U.S. government has many online resources to help you or a family member learn about U.S. history and complete the process to become a U.S. citizen.

Apply for Citizenship
Apply for Citizenship
 Learn the 10-steps to become a U.S. citizen and find the required forms. Also in Spanish.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Reading Test Vocabulary List
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 Official list of vocabulary for the English reading portion of the naturalization test.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service

Reading Vocabulary Flash Cards
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 Easy-to-use flash cards containing vocabulary words to help study for the English reading portion of the naturalization test.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Vocabulary for the Naturalization Interview: Self-Test 1
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 This reading activity has words and phrases that you may read on the Application for Naturalization, Form N-400, or hear during the naturalization interview.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Vocabulary for the Naturalization Interview: Self-Test 2
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 This reading and listening activity has words and phrases that you may read on the Application for Naturalization, Form N-400, or hear during the naturalization interview.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Writing Test Vocabulary List
writing test vocabulary list
 Official list of vocabulary for the English writing portion of the naturalization test.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Writing Vocabulary Flash Cards
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 Easy-to-use flash cards containing vocabulary words to help study for the English writing portion of the naturalization test.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Civics Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test
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 Flash cards containing each of the 100 civics (history and government) questions and answers on the naturalization test. Also in Spanish.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Civics Practice Test
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 A practice test to test knowledge of U.S. history and government. Also in Spanish.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

100 Civics Questions and Answers for the Naturalization Test
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 Official list of civics questions and answers for the naturalization test. Also in Spanish.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

A Promise of Freedom
promise of freedom video
 A 12-minute film on the history and founding of our nation and the important rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. Also with Spanish and Chinese captions; and a discussion booklet (English only). Also in Spanish.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Preparing for the Naturalization Test: A Pocket Study Guide
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 This pocket study guide contains the list of 100 civics questions and answers for the naturalization test as well as the English reading and writing vocabulary. Also in Spanish.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Exemption
civics questions for 65/20 exemption
 If an applicant is age 65 or older and has been a permanent resident for at least 20 years at the time of filing for naturalization, he or she should study this list of questions and answers. Also in Spanish.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

The USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test Video
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 A 16-minute overview video of the naturalization process, testing requirements, and naturalization interview. Also in Spanish.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Preparing for the Oath: U.S. History and Civics for Citizenship
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 A web-based learning tool that supports aspiring citizens’ efforts to prepare for the civics portion of the naturalization test. Also definitions for key terms and transcriptions of each narration.

Smithsonian Museum of American History; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Becoming a U.S. Citizen: An Overview of the Naturalization Process
becoming a us citizen page
 This presentation provides an overview of the naturalization process including where to find immigration information and the requirements for obtaining U.S. citizenship.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Understanding Commands for the Naturalization Interview
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 This listening activity has commands that may be used during the naturalization interview. Includes self-study flash cards and a practice exercise.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons
quick civics lessons
 Study booklet containing short lessons based on each of the 100 civics questions and answers on the naturalization test.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Share America
Share America
 Explore American culture and news through short lessons. Also in Spanish.

U.S. Department of State

The Charters of Freedom
The Charters of Freedom
 Learn about the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights.

National Archives and Records Administration