Application Questions
It is just as important to prepare learners for the naturalization interview as it is to prepare for the test of history and government. This is especially true for low-level English speakers. The immigration interviewer will review the N-400 naturalization application with the applicant and may ask each question on the application form to comfirm that this information has not changed. The interviewer is also assessing the applicant's level of English. It is important to be prepared to respond to these questions and be completely honest in responding. Click here to access student handouts to help study the N-400 and U.S. history and government questions.

Test of U.S. History and Government
Citizenship applicants need to learn U.S. history and government. Here is a list of 96 history and government questions from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Citizenship Bibliography
This bibliography includes textbooks, tapes, videos, software, Web sites, and other citizenship resources. Many of these materials may be borrowed from the Minnesota Literacy Council (MLC) Lending Library.

Dictation Sentences
An immigration officer will require an applicant to write one dictation sentence about everyday life or U.S. history. Click here for a list of sample dictation sentences. When working with applicants whose English level is low it is helpful to keep some things in mind.

Interview Tips
This document gives some suggestions on how to prepare low-level English speakers for the naturalization interview. It includes information on conducting mock interviews, taking ownership of the interview by asking questions and showing that you are processing information rather than not understanding the question and writing dictation sentences.

If you are a MN citizenship teacher and would like to receive email updates on citizenship trainings and legal issues, contact Ron Mazurowski at ronm@theMLC.org.