Citizenship Ministry

Our Citizenship Workshops assist you complete your Citizenship application to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Register for an Upcoming Citizenship Workshop 

REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR U. S. CITIZENSHIP

• Must have a Resident Card and lived in the United States for at least 5 years.
• Must have paid all federal, state, and local taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION

1. ID Documents: Resident Card, Social Security Card, Driver’s License and any other.
2. List of Addresses: The dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and places where you have lived during the last 5 years.
3. List of Employment / School: The dates (MM/DD/YYYY), names and addresses of where you have worked or studied during the last 5 years.
4. List of Family History:
   • Current spouse’s name and dates (MM/DD/YYYY) of birth, marriage, and Citizenship or Resident Card number, and name of employer.
   • Prior spouse’s name, dates (MM/DD/YYYY) of birth, marriage, and end of that marriage. Bring a copy of the Divorce Decree / Death Certificate.
   • Current spouse’s prior spouse name, dates (MM/DD/YYYY) of birth, marriage, and end of that marriage. Bring a copy of the Divorce Decree / Death Certificate.
   • Children (Step / Adopted / Biological): Names, dates (MM/DD/YYYY) of their birth, addresses, and Citizenship or Resident Card numbers (if any).
   • If your parents are U.S. Citizens, date (MM/DD/YYYY) of citizenship.
5. List of Travel History: Countries outside of the United States that you visited during the last 5 years, including the dates of your departure (MM/DD/YYYY) and return (MM/DD/YYYY).
6. Other Paperwork:
   • Documentation about arrests or detentions, even if the charges were dismissed. (if you have any).
   • All documentation about deportation by a law enforcement officer, immigration official or U.S. armed forces. (if you have any).
   • Traffic Tickets (if you have any)
   • Registration for selective service (if you are a male who lived in the United States between your 18th and 26th birthday.)

Our Citizenship Classes prepare you for your citizenship interview.

Register for Upcoming Citizenship Classes 

WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR FIRST CLASS

• Resident Card
• Driver’s License
• Pen and paper to take notes

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THE CITIZENSHIP CLASSES

• Preparation for Citizenship interviews
• Civics and American History
• Overview of the Naturalization Form N-400
• Supportive teachers and volunteers.