U.S. CITIZENSHIP STUDY MATERIALS
CLUES CITIZENSHIP CLASS: GENERAL INFORMATION
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CLUES' Citizenship Class topics include:
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Where: Virtually on Zoom. CLUES does NOT currently offer in-person citizenship class.
Cost of class: Free! Schedule: Summer 2025 June 2 - August 11 Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. CST on Zoom See full class calendar Fall 2025 September 15 - December 15 Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. CST on Zoom |
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT UNITED STATES (U.S.) CITIZENSHIP
Why should I become a U.S. citizen?
U.S. citizenship offers many benefits and equally important responsibilities. Many people, for example, become U.S. citizens so they can vote in elections and travel with a U.S. passport. A full list of benefits, rights and responsibilities for U.S. citizens is here.
Am I eligible to be a U.S. citizen?
Complete the Naturalization Eligibility Tool or Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet
Where can I find more information about becoming a U.S. citizen?
This page created by the adult education team at CLUES is a good resource. You can also visit U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Citizenship Resource Center
What is the process to become a U.S. citizen?
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship
10 Steps to Naturalization
A Guide to the U.S. Naturalization Process
How much does it cost to become a U.S. citizen?
For most people the naturalization process costs $710 when filing the N-400 Application for Naturalization online. If the N-400 is filed on paper, the fee is $760. Click here for information about the Naturalization Filing Fee. Here is the full list of fees for U.S. immigration forms.
Fee waivers are available for eligible applicants and must be requested using the form I-912 Request of Fee Waiver.
How long does it take to become a U.S. citizen?
It is difficult to estimate how much time it takes USCIS to process applications and schedule naturalization interviews. You can check the Processing Times information on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. As of March 2025, for the Minneapolis-St. Paul office in Minnesota, 80% of Applications for Naturalization (N-400) are processed within 7.5 months.
Why should I become a U.S. citizen?
U.S. citizenship offers many benefits and equally important responsibilities. Many people, for example, become U.S. citizens so they can vote in elections and travel with a U.S. passport. A full list of benefits, rights and responsibilities for U.S. citizens is here.
Am I eligible to be a U.S. citizen?
Complete the Naturalization Eligibility Tool or Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet
Where can I find more information about becoming a U.S. citizen?
This page created by the adult education team at CLUES is a good resource. You can also visit U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Citizenship Resource Center
What is the process to become a U.S. citizen?
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship
10 Steps to Naturalization
A Guide to the U.S. Naturalization Process
How much does it cost to become a U.S. citizen?
For most people the naturalization process costs $710 when filing the N-400 Application for Naturalization online. If the N-400 is filed on paper, the fee is $760. Click here for information about the Naturalization Filing Fee. Here is the full list of fees for U.S. immigration forms.
Fee waivers are available for eligible applicants and must be requested using the form I-912 Request of Fee Waiver.
How long does it take to become a U.S. citizen?
It is difficult to estimate how much time it takes USCIS to process applications and schedule naturalization interviews. You can check the Processing Times information on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. As of March 2025, for the Minneapolis-St. Paul office in Minnesota, 80% of Applications for Naturalization (N-400) are processed within 7.5 months.
U.S. CITIZENSHIP N-400 APPLICATION QUESTIONS
What is the Form N-400?
Form N-400 is officially called the Application for Naturalization. This is the form used to apply for U.S. citizenship with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You can apply for citizenship through naturalization if you are at least 18 years old and you are a green card holder in good moral standing.
Where do I find the N-400 Application for Naturalization?
It is on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website.
Where do I apply for U.S. citizenship?
To apply for U.S. citizenship online: go to the USCIS website, create an account or sign in to your existing USCIS account, and complete your N-400 Application for Naturalization.
To apply for U.S. citizenship on paper: complete and mail the most current N-400 application to the correct USCIS address.
How do I file my N-400 Application online?
Watch this video to learn about the online application process.
What documents do I need for my N-400 Application for Naturalization?
USCIS Document Checklist
Thinking About Applying for Naturalization? Use This List to Help You Get Ready!
Can CLUES help me complete my Application for Naturalization (Form N-400)?
No, CLUES staff and volunteer citizenship teachers are not immigration lawyers and are not qualified to help students in completing their N-400 applications.
Where can I get help with completing my Application for Naturalization (Form N-400)?
CLUES' Legal Services
Volunteer Lawyers Network
International Institute of Minnesota
Private Immigration Attorneys
Free and Low-cost Immigration Legal Services
Executive Office for Immigration Review US Department of Justice Pro Bono Legal Service Providers
I've submitted my Application for Naturalization (N-400). What's the status of my application?
Check your case status online here.
Where I can get the history of my U.S. arrivals and departures for my N-400 Application for Naturalization (Part 8. Time Outside the United States)?
On the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website. This site gives nonimmigrant U.S. visitors access to their I-94 arrival/departure record and their arrival/departure history.
What is the Form N-400?
Form N-400 is officially called the Application for Naturalization. This is the form used to apply for U.S. citizenship with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You can apply for citizenship through naturalization if you are at least 18 years old and you are a green card holder in good moral standing.
Where do I find the N-400 Application for Naturalization?
It is on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website.
Where do I apply for U.S. citizenship?
To apply for U.S. citizenship online: go to the USCIS website, create an account or sign in to your existing USCIS account, and complete your N-400 Application for Naturalization.
To apply for U.S. citizenship on paper: complete and mail the most current N-400 application to the correct USCIS address.
How do I file my N-400 Application online?
Watch this video to learn about the online application process.
What documents do I need for my N-400 Application for Naturalization?
USCIS Document Checklist
Thinking About Applying for Naturalization? Use This List to Help You Get Ready!
Can CLUES help me complete my Application for Naturalization (Form N-400)?
No, CLUES staff and volunteer citizenship teachers are not immigration lawyers and are not qualified to help students in completing their N-400 applications.
Where can I get help with completing my Application for Naturalization (Form N-400)?
CLUES' Legal Services
Volunteer Lawyers Network
International Institute of Minnesota
Private Immigration Attorneys
Free and Low-cost Immigration Legal Services
Executive Office for Immigration Review US Department of Justice Pro Bono Legal Service Providers
I've submitted my Application for Naturalization (N-400). What's the status of my application?
Check your case status online here.
Where I can get the history of my U.S. arrivals and departures for my N-400 Application for Naturalization (Part 8. Time Outside the United States)?
On the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website. This site gives nonimmigrant U.S. visitors access to their I-94 arrival/departure record and their arrival/departure history.
U.S. CITIZENSHIP INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
What does a U.S. citizenship interview include?
10 Steps to Naturalization / Naturalization: What to Expect / The Naturalization Interview and Test
1. Interview*: Applicants answer questions about their N-400 application.
2. Civics Test*: Applicants study 100 questions and must answer 6 of 10 questions correctly. Applicants will be asked questions until 6 correct answers have been given. The questions are verbal.
3. Reading Test: Applicants are given up to 3 questions to read and must read 1 correctly. These questions are not published publicly. A list of reading vocabulary is available. This process is on an iPad.
4. Writing Test: Applicants are dictated up to 3 sentences and must write 1 correctly. Typically these sentences are the answers to the questions in the reading portion. These sentences are not published publicly. A list of writing vocabulary is available. This process is on an iPad.
*Exceptions and Accommodations. Accommodation requests are made on the electronic N-400 application. If you are filling out the N-400 on paper, use the eRequest tool to request accommodations.
What does a U.S. citizenship interview include?
10 Steps to Naturalization / Naturalization: What to Expect / The Naturalization Interview and Test
1. Interview*: Applicants answer questions about their N-400 application.
2. Civics Test*: Applicants study 100 questions and must answer 6 of 10 questions correctly. Applicants will be asked questions until 6 correct answers have been given. The questions are verbal.
3. Reading Test: Applicants are given up to 3 questions to read and must read 1 correctly. These questions are not published publicly. A list of reading vocabulary is available. This process is on an iPad.
4. Writing Test: Applicants are dictated up to 3 sentences and must write 1 correctly. Typically these sentences are the answers to the questions in the reading portion. These sentences are not published publicly. A list of writing vocabulary is available. This process is on an iPad.
*Exceptions and Accommodations. Accommodation requests are made on the electronic N-400 application. If you are filling out the N-400 on paper, use the eRequest tool to request accommodations.
U.S. CITIZENSHIP STUDY MATERIALS
All key study materials for the U.S. citizenship test and interview are at the top of this page.
Where can I study for my citizenship test outside of CLUES?
USALearns.org. Enroll with CLUES' class key: 8471fd74
Cell-Ed. Enroll with PIN: 6114
National Museum of American History
USCIS YouTube Channel
More study tools here.
Practice your English with free Duolingo. Join CLUES' class: www.duolingo.com/classroom/jqqvfz
All key study materials for the U.S. citizenship test and interview are at the top of this page.
Where can I study for my citizenship test outside of CLUES?
USALearns.org. Enroll with CLUES' class key: 8471fd74
Cell-Ed. Enroll with PIN: 6114
National Museum of American History
USCIS YouTube Channel
More study tools here.
Practice your English with free Duolingo. Join CLUES' class: www.duolingo.com/classroom/jqqvfz
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