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Important Updates Regarding the 2020 Version of the Civics Test
Beginning on April 19, 2021, USCIS is administering only the 2008 civics test to N-400 applicants at their initial interview appointment, regardless of their filing date. USCIS will no longer offer the 2020 civics test at the initial interview, but will continue to provide study materials for the 2020 test for those applicants who are eligible to choose between the 2008 or 2020 civics test at their re-exam or N-336 hearing.
For more information about the 2020 civics test, visit The 2020 Version of the Civics Test page.
Libraries play a critical role in serving immigrant communities. Through our joint effort with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), we plan to educate librarians, and in turn their immigrant customers, on topics ranging from naturalization, the unauthorized practice of immigration law, and the importance of digital literacy.
USCIS and IMLS Partnership Goals
Provide citizenship and other immigration-related educational materials to libraries.
Offer training opportunities for librarians on a variety of immigration topics.
Participate in free informational webinars and in-person USCIS training to enhance and expand adult citizenship education services within your communities.
Order a Civics and Citizenship Toolkit for your library’s collection and consider establishing a Citizenship Corner.
Explore the list of available resources on the USCIS Citizenship Resource Center.
Hold USCIS naturalization information sessions and administrative naturalization ceremonies in libraries
Visit the Citizenship Public Education and Awareness page to print and distribute outreach materials and posters. You will also fine promotional radio and television PSAs that can be added to your webpage.
Contact your local USCIS community relations officer (PDF, 108.8 KB) or IMLS for more information on the support and opportunities available for libraries.
Sign up for free email alerts with important information from USCIS.
Add the USCIS Employee Rights Toolkit to your website and inform workers about their rights and responsibilities during the employment eligibility verification process.
Assisting English Language Learners in Your Library (PDF, 138.69 KB)
Suggestions for helping your English language learning patrons.
Library Tours with ESL Classes (PDF, 189.56 KB)
Tips for working with English as a second language (ESL) teachers and inviting new patrons to your library to help them explore the vast range of services and resources you provide.
Creating a Citizenship Review Class in a Public Library (PDF, 498.91 KB)
This tip sheet will give an overview of citizenship review classes and provide a sample model.
