Citizenship

10 Steps to Naturalization: Understanding the Process of Becoming a U.S. Citizen

• Guide from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) outlining the general steps in the process. You will find a general description of the application process that includes links to additional resources. 

CitizenshipWorks

• Website and free mobile app that provides tools to understand the naturalization process and prepare you for the naturalization test. The app will guide you through the application from start to finish and provides tutorials to help applicants with the process. Check it out!

Before you apply, be sure that you meet all eligibility requirements! The following resources will help you decide if you are eligible to apply for naturalization.

USCIS Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet

• An application guide that asks potential applicants questions in order to determine if they meet the requirements for naturalization. 

Document Checklist 

• If you are eligible, use this document checklist to help you prepare your application materials. The detailed checklist will review supporting documented needed in addition to the N400 form.

Call any of our partners for help with questions about the naturalization process or to find a citizenship application event in your area. 

• New American Pathways 
• Catholic Charities of Atlanta 
• Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta 
• Center for Pan Asian Community Services 
• International Rescue Committee – Atlanta 

Citizenship Application Clinics in Atlanta 

What is a Citizenship Application Clinic? A a dedicated space where eligible residents can receive guidance on how to fill out a naturalization application.

Where can I find these application clinics in Atlanta? Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ)  and Angelic Services  offers several clinics throughout the year. Registration is required to receive this assistance.

Free or Low Cost Legal Advice

• Angkor Resource Center
• Immigrant Hope- Atlanta 
• Emory Immigrant Legal Assistance