This guide provides information on how to become a U.S. citizen, how to learn English as a second language, where immigrants can get legal assistance, and local resources for immigrants.
Become a U.S. Citizen | English as a Second Language | Legal Assistance | Local Resources
Become a U.S. Citizen
Learning Express [1]
This library database has a sample test and questions to prepare for the United States Citizenship Test. (Library card required from home)
United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services [2]
This agency of the United States government is the starting point for immigration issues and how to become a naturalized United States citizen.
National Immigration Forum [3]
This is the site to learn about becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States.
Naturalization Test [4]
This site provides information about the new test for naturalization approved in October 2008 and how to prepare for it. It also tells which version of the test to take based on when the citizenship application was submitted.
U.S. Immigrant Support [5]
This is an independent web site that contains a wealth of information about citizenship, United States visas, and green cards not connected to the federal government.
Della Lamb [6]
This local organization provides assistance to immigrants along with citizenship classes.
Helpful books:
- How to Get a Green Card [7] by Ilona Bray, 342.73 L67h
- Pass the U.S. Citizenship Exam [8], 3rd edition 2008 by Learning Express, 323.6 P285 2008
- U.S. Immigration Made Easy [9] by Ilona Bray, 342.73 S57u
- U.S. Immigration Step by Step [10] by Edwin Gania, 342.73 G19u
English as a Second Language
USA Learns [11]
A project of the United States Department of Education, this free site helps American adults learn the basic skills they need to know including English as a Second Language.
Don Bosco English as a Second Language [12]
This agency located in northeast Kansas City offers classes for immigrants in English as a Second Language.
Metropolitan Community Colleges [13]
These local community colleges provide English as a Second Language classes and other international services.
Books in the library:
- Oxford ESL Dictionary [14] by A.S. Hornby
Legal Assistance
Legal Aid of Western Missouri [15]
This local group provides legal assistance to immigrants.
American Civil Liberties Union [16]
This civil rights group provides assistance and education on immigrant rights for those in already in the United States.
National Council of La Raza [17]
This is a Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States.
National Immigrant Law Center [18]
This is an organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of low income immigrants.
Local Resources
Don Bosco English as a Second Language [12]
This agency located in northeast Kansas City offers classes for immigrants in English as a Second Language.
Della Lamb [6]
This organization provides assistance to immigrants along with citizenship classes.
Jewish Vocational Services [19]
This local group works with settling refugees and immigrants in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Legal Aid of Western Missouri [15]
This local group provides legal assistance to immigrants.
Metropolitan Community Colleges [13]
These local community colleges provide English as a Second Language classes and other services for international services.