Become a U.S. Citizen

Learn about U.S. history, explore options, practice for interviews and more. These resources will help you learn about and understand the process to become a U.S. citizen.

Reading Test Vocabulary List

Reading Test Vocabulary List

Official list of vocabulary for the English reading portion of the naturalization test.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service

Civics for All of US

Screenshot of Civics for All of US website

Civics for All of US is a new education initiative that promotes civic literacy and engagement.

National Archives and Records Administration

Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet

A screenshot of the Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet website

The Eligibility Worksheet will help you decide if you are eligible to apply for naturalization.

Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services

National Literacy Directory

National Literacy Directory

Use the search options to find ways to reach your learning goals. Explore programs near you to improve your reading and writing, math, English, technology, and workforce skills. You can also find U.S. Citizenship programs near you.

The National Center for Families Learning, Dollar General, and ProLiteracy

Explore My Options

Explore My Options

This resource helps you explore your options for residency and citizenship..

US. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Preparing for the Oath: U.S. History and Civics for Citizenship

Preparing for the Oath: U.S. History and Civics for Citizenship

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

Understanding Commands for the Naturalization Interview

Understanding Commands for the Naturalization Interview

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

Writing Vocabulary Flash Cards

Writing Vocabulary Flash Cards

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

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

Vocabulary for the Naturalization Interview: Self-Test 2

Vocabulary for the Naturalization Interview: Self-Test 2

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

Vocabulary for the Naturalization Interview: Self-Test 1

Vocabulary for the Naturalization Interview: Self-Test 1

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

Reading Vocabulary Flash Cards

Reading Vocabulary Flash Cards

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

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