Citizenship Resources
Resources through the BPL
Legal Information Reference Center
Available online with your Bloomfield Public Library card (some titles can also be requested through the BCCLS Library catalog). Gives access to full text NOLO guides, including: U.S. Immigration Made Easy, Becoming a U.S. Citizen, and Fiance & Marriage Visas.
Literacy Volunteers of America
LVA has an office in the Bloomfield Public Library. Call them directly at 973-566-6200, extension 217 or 225. LVA recruits and trains volunteer tutors; pre-tests, post-tests, and instructs adult students; provides continued in-service training to tutors; provides peer group seminars for students and tutors; and provides ongoing communication with the community it services. LVA provides supervision and continued training to volunteers and professional staff through a systematic process of communication, observation and evaluation.
Educational Resources - from Literacy Volunteers of America
The Literacy Volunteers of America (Essex & Passaic counties) has compiled a collection of educational resources for adults who would like to get their GED, obtain scholarships, or find assistance to their journey of lifelong learning. http://www.lvaep.org/education-resources.html
Public Resources
The Office of New Americans (ONA) in the Department of Human Services supports new Americans through outreach and education, and works on priorities to build trust, improve access to social services, workforce development and employment services, and legal services for immigrants. The ONA seeks to increase accessibility to State programs available to new Americans, including those who speak languages other than English. The ONA also serves as a resource for other state agencies to amplify education and outreach on state initiatives and programs to ensure they reach all new American communities in our state.
https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njnewamericans/
Find forms, check your case status, schedule an appointment at your local USCIS office.
Before filing, confirm you are using the latest updated version of the form and the latest filing fee.
USCIS one stop citizenship corner with practice tests, forms and more information.
https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship
Application for Citizenship
Naturalization is an important milestone in the path toward U.S. citizenship. The decision to apply for citizenship is a very personal one. To help you prepare, USCIS has developed a variety of educational resources. In this section, you will find information on eligibility and testing, the application process, and study materials. You can also learn more about citizenship rights and responsibilities and find a free information session in your area.
https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners
USCIS Publications:
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Welcome to the United States (available in English and several other languages.
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Citizenship Multilingual Resources - publications in other languages.
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Civics & Citizenship Toolkit. A collection of educational materials that are designed to help Permanent Residents prepare for the naturalization process.
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10 Steps to Naturalization. Brochure available in a variety of languages at the bottom of the page.
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Civics flash cards (2008 version - English): Check for updates to questions.
Updates to Civic Questions
On the civics test, some answers may change because of federal or state elections, certain judicial appointments, or due to statutory changes or updates. You must answer the question with the name of the official serving at the time of your naturalization interview. On this page, you can find the answers that may have changed on the civics test to the 2008 version of the test:
https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/find-study-materials-and-resources/check-for-test-updates
USCIS Field Office Locator
NOTE: USCIS field offices do not allow walk-ins. You must have an appointment to visit an office.
The nearest USCIS Field Office to Bloomfield Public Library is:
Peter Rodino Federal Building
970 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 776-3274
Find the nearest Field Office to you: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-a-uscis-office/field-offices
A public website with forums and guides that is useful for anyone going through the Visa process.
ImmigrationHelp.org is a nonprofit that provides free immigration services for Work Permits, DACA, and Citizenship.