A New Path to the United States,
Local communities are essential in helping lawful permanent residents integrate into American society. This section of the Citizenship Resource Center is your go-to destination for impactful outreach tools, ideas to support naturalization, and ways your organization can get involved in promoting citizenship education.
This national campaign raises awareness about the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. It also highlights the free naturalization preparation resources available through USCIS—helping immigrants take confident steps toward becoming U.S. citizens.
This all-in-one resource is designed to help your organization build or enhance your citizenship education programs. Whether you’re expanding your existing collection or starting from scratch, this toolkit offers everything you need to better serve immigrant communities.
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USCIS has created fact sheets to support outreach efforts aimed at specific groups with shared needs or circumstances.
Eligible to Naturalize Fact Sheets: Get insights into lawful permanent residents in different cities and regions across the U.S.—including key characteristics of these populations.
Fact Sheets on Promoting Citizenship: Tailored to reach individuals such as low-income residents, older adults (age 50+), former refugees, and asylees, these materials help promote naturalization in a focused, meaningful way.
Set up a Citizenship Corner in a library, community center, workplace, or government office to provide vital information on the naturalization process. Stock it with USCIS study guides and educational resources to help immigrants prepare for citizenship.
Libraries: As trusted spaces, libraries are in a unique position to connect immigrants with citizenship resources and services.
Museums: These cultural institutions offer a creative and engaging way for immigrants to learn about U.S. history and government—and inspire civic involvement.
Community-Based Organizations: Nonprofits and local groups can play a major role in organizing workshops, offering guidance, and promoting citizenship within immigrant communities.
Local Governments: Cities and municipalities are key partners in welcoming immigrants. Explore tools and programs that help local governments support citizenship education.
Employers: Businesses can empower immigrant employees by promoting naturalization and sharing resources. Supporting citizenship not only strengthens workplaces but also enriches the community.