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Guide to Citizenship and Immigration: Becoming a US Citizen

A pathfinder designed to share information about citizenship and immigration.

Becoming a US Citizen

Welcome to the USA
Information about immigration and citizenship, government services, and much more.

Naturalization 
Under Related Links, you'll find the Guide to Naturalization, a listing of requirements for becoming a U.S. citizen, and information and study materials for the Redesigned Naturalization Test. 

Preparing for the U.S. Citizenship Test 
All persons applying to take the naturalization test after October 1, 2008 will be taking the newly redesigned version of the test.

Civics and Citizenship Study Materials
Educational materials developed by the USCIS to help immigrants prepare for the naturalization test. Available for download: Civics Flash Cards; Quick Civics Lessons; Sample U.S. History and Government Q&As; The Citizen's Almanac; and a Pocket Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the United States. 

Citizenship Preparation
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced lessons and quizzes to help you prepare for the naturalization test. From the East Side Adult Education Program in San Jose, CA. 

Learning English

TOEFL Test
General information about the Test of English as a Foreign Language.  Register for the test, find test locations and dates, and find out how to prepare for the test. Before purchasing any study materials, consider visiting the Library to find out about our available resources. 

TOEFL Testing Locations
Search for a TOEFL testing location near you for either the Internet-based Test (iBT) or the Paper-based Test (PBT).
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Learning Express Library provides a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons, students, and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. *Includes test prep for TOEFL*