Plain-English guides to the civics test, the English test, the N-400 and the interview.
Two civics questions ask about the first people in America. Here are the official answers for both test versions, a short story behind each tribe name, and simple memory tricks.
Your interview notice, Green Card, ID, and passports, plus the extra papers some applicants need. A complete checklist so nothing is missing on the day.
You can vote in the very next election once you are registered. Here is when to register, how to do it, and how to meet the deadline for November 3, 2026.
Your certificate is lost, damaged, or has an error? Form N-565 replaces it. Here is the fee, what to send, how to file, and when a U.S. passport is all you need.
Your receipt number is the key. Here is how to check your N-400 case status, what each update means, and what to do if your case seems stuck.
Your first U.S. passport, step by step: which form to use, what happens to your naturalization certificate, and how to plan travel after your ceremony.
If a disability prevents you from learning English or civics, a doctor can certify it on Form N-648. Here is who qualifies and how to make the form strong.
Every requirement for naturalization in one place, with plain-English explanations and links to detailed guides for each rule.
What to bring, what happens at the Application Support Center, how long it takes, how to reschedule, and what comes after your fingerprints.
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