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Citizenship

Becoming a U.S. Citizen

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service Information

Applicants for citizenship must pass an examination that contains reading and writing portions.

Components of the Exam

  1. Applicants are given three chances to read and write a sentence in correct English.
  2. A testing officer will dictate a sentence in English; applicants must be able to write the sentence.
  3. Applicants must read aloud a sentence in English.
  4. A civics exam will be administered. Applicants are required to correctly answer at least six out of ten questions chosen from a master list of 100 questions on civics and history.

Practice the Citizenship Test

  1. LearningExpress Library- Practice the citizenship test online as well as hundreds of academic and professional exams.
  2. ProCitizen- This free, self-paced preparation course is designed to help anyone prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Naturalization Test. The resource includes interactive drills, quizzes, and videos.


Helpful Citizenship Information

  1. Civics and Citizenship Study Materials- Flash cards, sample citizenship test questions, a Citizen's Almanac, and other materials can be downloaded from USCIS to help anyone study for their exam
  2. Guide to Naturalization- Essential information on citizenship and the naturalization process from USCIS
  3. Local Citizenship Classes- Current information on classes in the DFW Metroplex
  4. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services- Everything prospective citizens need, including forms, information on regulations, and educational materials

Citizenship Classes

Free classes are available by appointment from:

Catholic Charities of Dallas

Brady Center

4009 Elm St.

Dallas, TX 75226

P: (214) 826-8330

USCIS

Contacting USCIS

Dallas District Office

8101 N. Stemmons Freeway (I-35)

Dallas, TX 75247


Hours

6 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays


To speak with an immigration officer, please schedule an appointment using InfoPass. Bring the InfoPass appointment printout along with the appointment holder's photo ID.