U.S. Citizenship Program
Course: U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class
When: Every Thursday from 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Where: Doyle Community Center
Cost: Free
Description:
This course is designed to help lawful permanent residents prepare for the U.S. naturalization process. It covers the key components of the citizenship interview and exam, including U.S. history, government, civics, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Students will also learn about the N-400 application process, interview techniques, and rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
Course Objectives:
General Eligibility Requirements To Be Eligible For Naturalization
You must:
Certain applicants, because of their age and time as a legal permanent resident, do not have to take the English test for naturalization and may take the civics test in the language of their choice.
English Language Exemptions
You are exempt from the English language requirement, but are still required to take the civics test if you are:
Thank you to our wonderful partners and volunteers through the League of Women Voters-TX Hill Country organization for making these classes possible! Everyone is welcome—come learn with us! For more information please call the Doyle Community Center at the office phone number below.
When: Every Thursday from 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Where: Doyle Community Center
Cost: Free
Description:
This course is designed to help lawful permanent residents prepare for the U.S. naturalization process. It covers the key components of the citizenship interview and exam, including U.S. history, government, civics, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Students will also learn about the N-400 application process, interview techniques, and rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the steps and requirements for naturalization.
- Learn and practice the 100 civics questions for the naturalization test.
- Develop English language skills necessary for the interview (speaking, reading, writing).
- Complete mock interviews to build confidence and familiarity with the process.
- Understand civic responsibilities and the value of active citizenship.
- Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) eligible for U.S. citizenship.
- Individuals seeking structured support in preparing for the naturalization test.
- Pencil or Pen to write with
- Spiral notebook
General Eligibility Requirements To Be Eligible For Naturalization
You must:
- Be at least 18 years old at the time you submit Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
- Be a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) for at least five years (three years, if married to a U.S. citizen).
- Demonstrate continuous residence in the United States for at least five years immediately before the date you file Form N-400.
- Show that you been physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the five years immediately before the date you file N-400.
- Show that you have lived for at least three months in the state or USCIS district where you apply. Students may apply for naturalization either where they go to school or where their family lives (if they are still financially dependent on their parents).
- Be a person of good moral character.
- Demonstrate an attachment to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution.
- Be able to read, write and speak basic English.
- Have basic understanding of U.S. history and government (civics).
- Take an oath of allegiance to the United States
Certain applicants, because of their age and time as a legal permanent resident, do not have to take the English test for naturalization and may take the civics test in the language of their choice.
English Language Exemptions
You are exempt from the English language requirement, but are still required to take the civics test if you are:
- Age 50 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident (Green Card holder) in the United States for 20 years (commonly referred to as the "50/20" exception).
- Age 55 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident (Green Card holder) in the United States for 15 years (commonly referred to as the "55/15" exception).
- Even if you qualify for the "50/20" or "55/15" English language exceptions listed above, you must still take the civics test.
- You will be permitted to take the civics test in your native language.
- If you are age 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years at the time of filing for naturalization, you will be given special consideration regarding the civics requirement. (You only have to study 20 questions instead of 100).
Thank you to our wonderful partners and volunteers through the League of Women Voters-TX Hill Country organization for making these classes possible! Everyone is welcome—come learn with us! For more information please call the Doyle Community Center at the office phone number below.