Are you thinking of becoming a citizen of the United States?
The first step is prepare for the citizenship test. The test consists of an oral interview and a written test on U.S. history and state/federal government.
If you speak, read and write basic English, you are ready to fill out your citizenship application at one of the organizations listed below or at one of the upcoming workshops listed on the home page calendar. If you do not speak, read and write basic English the organizations below also provide English as a Second Language classes throughout the year.
All citizenship classes are free and also provide mock interviews to prepare individuals for their citizenship interview with an officer of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Some organizations also provide individual tutoring (please ask the organization when calling or visiting if this service is available). In addition, some organizations provide classes at other locations beyond their location (i.e. Family Focus may also provide classes in neighboring suburbs, cities) and as a result the class schedule may vary. Most of the classes are ongoing so you do not have to wait for one to open.
Classes are available in the following areas:
Aurora
Central and Southern Illinois
Arlington Heights/Schaumburg
Chicago Northside
Chicago Southside
DuPage County
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Centro Cristo Rey
115 N. State St.
Aurora, IL 60505
For more information: (630) 851-6807
Family Focus Aurora
49 E. Downer Pl., Ste. 601
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-2550
| Day of the Week | Schedule |
| Monday(beginning level) | 6-8 pm |
| Monday (advanced level) | 6-8 pm |
| Tuesday (beginning level) | 9:30-11:30 am |
| Tuesday (advanced level) | 9:30-11:30 am |
| Wednesday (beginning level) | 6-8 pm |
| Wednesday (advanced level) | 6-8 pm |
| Thursday (beginning level) | 9:30-11:30 am |
| Thursday (advanced level) | 9:30-11:30 am |
Western Avenue Community Center (WACC)
600 N. Western Ave.
Bloomington, IL 61701
For more information: 800-528-8661
East Central Illinois Refugee Mutual Assistance Center (ECIRMAC)
302 S. Birch St.
Urbana, IL 61801
217-344-8455
| Day of the Week | Schedule |
| Friday (WACC) | 9am-12 pm |
| Sunday (WACC) | 2:30-4:30 pm |
| Mon.-Sat. (ECIRMAC) | 9am-10 am |
Forestview Educational Center
2121 S. Goebbert Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
For more information: English/Spanish (847) 718-6556 or English/Polish (847) 718-7730
| Day of the Week | Schedule |
| Friday (Arlington Heights) | 7-9:30 pm |
| Saturday (Arlington Heights) | 9-11:30 am |
| Friday (Schaumburg) | 7-9:30 pm |
| Saturday (Schaumburg) | 2-4:30 pm |
| Thursday (Arlington Heights) | 7-9:30 pm |
| Friday (Arlington Heights) | 7-9:30 pm |
| Saturday (Arlington Heights) | 9-11:30 am |
Chinese Mutual Aid Association(CMAA)
1016 W. Argyle
Chicago, IL 60640
For more information: 773-784-2900
Muslim Women Resource Center (MWRC)
2543 W. Devon
Chicago, IL 60659
773-764-1686
| Day of the Week | Schedule |
| Monday (CMAA) | 9-10 am, 10 am-1 pm |
| Tuesday (CMAA) | 3-5 pm, 6-8 pm |
| Thursday (CMAA) | 3-5 pm, 1-3 pm, 6-8 pm |
| Friday (CMAA) | 9-10 am, 10 am-1 pm |
| Saturday (CMAA) | 9-10 am, 10 am-1 pm |
| Sunday (CMAA) | 1-3 pm, 3-5 pm |
| Tues. and Thurs. (MWRC) | 10 am-12 pm |
Indo-American Center (IAC)
6328 N. California
Chicago, IL 60659
773-973-4444 ext. 111
| Day of the Week | Schedule |
| Mon. and Wed. (WR-C) | 6-8 pm |
| Monday (IAC) | 2-4 pm |
| Thursday (IAC) | 2-4 pm |
| Friday (IAC) | 2-4 pm |
| Sunday (IAC) | 2-4 pm |
Association House
1116 N. Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60651
773-772-7170 ext. 3010
| Day of the Week | Schedule |
| Tues. and Thu. | 5:30-7:30 pm |
Instituto del Progreso Latino
2570 S. Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
773-890-0055 ext. 220
| Day of the Week | Schedule |
| Mon. thru Thurs. | 6-8 pm |
| Mon. thru Thurs. | 9 am-11 am |
DuPage County (covers Wheaton, West Chicago and Glen Ellyn)
World Relief-DuPage
1825 College Ave., Ste. 230
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-462-7566 ext. 45
| Day of the Week | Schedule |
| Saturday (Glen Ellyn) | 8:30 am-12:30 pm |
| Saturday (Glen Ellyn) | 9 am-12 pm |
| Mon. and Wed. (West Chicago) | 7-9:15 pm |
| Tues. and Thu. (West Chicago) | 7-9:15 pm |
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For questions or further information, contact either:
Luvia Quinones at (312) 332-7360, ext. 212 or
Karla Avila at (312) 332-7360, ext. 215.