Did you know the Los Angeles Public Library holds citizenship classes and naturalization assistance workshops? If you require assistance in learning about what is required to apply for U.S. citizenship, practicing your knowledge of English or American history for the citizenship test, or putting together the necessary documents, you can attend one of the many FREE multi-lingual workshops hosted by the LA libraries.
The citizenship and fee waiver assistance workshops require advance registration and provide free in-depth assistance with naturalization applications, application review by an immigration attorney, step-by-step review of naturalization process, and application & document packaging, with assistance provided in both English and Spanish. Upcoming workshops will take place April 5, April 12, and April 19 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Central Library. Registration is required.
Citizenship test workshops are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30pm to 2:00pm at the Chinatown library branch. English language preparation workshops are held every Tuesday from 1:30pm-2:30pm at the Little Tokyo branch. Stop by to practice talking about everyday matters and learn some grammar along the way!
Each library branch also provides a Citizenship Corner filled with materials and handouts to help you get started on your path to U.S. citizenship. Materials include:
- · Have you considered U.S. citizenship flyer (English, Chinese, Vietnamese)
- · Citizenship Resource Center flyer (English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese)
- · The Naturalization Test Brochure
- · Application for Naturalization
- · Civics Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test (English,Spanish)
- · Vocabulary Flash Cards
- · Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons
- · The Naturalization Interview and Test Video
- · The Citizen’s Almanac
- · UPIL Brochure (English, Spanish)
Ask your librarian where to find these materials at your library. For more information about the library’s citizenship assistance programs or to register for a workshop, visit: http://www.lapl.org/citizenship