Citizenship preparation

From green card to U.S. citizen.

Becoming a citizen is a big, exciting step, and it's normal to feel nervous about the interview. I'll help you get ready for the English and civics parts, so you can walk in feeling calm and prepared.

The path to citizenship

  1. Green cardYou become a lawful permanent resident.
  2. EligibilityUsually after 5 years as a permanent resident, or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen.
  3. ApplicationYou file Form N-400 with USCIS.
  4. BiometricsUSCIS takes your fingerprints and photo.
  5. Interview & testsAn officer reviews your application and gives the English and civics tests.We'll prepare for this together
  6. Oath ceremonyYou take the Oath of Allegiance and become a citizen.

You can start English lessons at any step. It's never too early to begin.

How I help you prepare

Civics test practice

We study the official USCIS civics questions with flashcards and practice quizzes, a little at a time. The officer asks up to 20 questions, and you need 12 correct answers to pass.

Reading, writing & speaking

We practice the official reading and writing words, and how to talk about your application in clear, calm English.

Mock interviews

We practice the interview together until the real day feels familiar. You'll also learn how to politely ask the officer to repeat or explain a question. That's always okay.

Settling into the U.S.

Banks, doctors, schools, jobs, and paperwork can feel overwhelming at first. We'll practice the English you need, so you feel at home sooner.