HIAS Citizenship Preparation Programs

The eight-week classes are taught in small groups to allow for more individualized attention and help to overcome language barriers. In addition to helping you prepare for the test on U.S. civics and history and the written dictated sentence, all classes provide training for the USCIS interview.

Interested In Attending Class?

Contact HIAS Immigration & Citizenship at 312.357.4666 or email Jessica Schaffer, Director.
You can also obtain more information at citizenshiphelp.wordpress.com.

Individual Bilingual Intensive Tutorial Program

One-on-one home-based citizenship preparation assistance is available for those who are unable to participate in citizenship group classes. This nine-week intensive program pairs our clients with special needs as well as those with limited English with trained bilingual volunteers.

This individualized, intensive program fosters lasting relationships between students and tutors and, in addition to being highly successful in preparing the student to pass the citizenship test and interview, proves to be an extremely gratifying cross-cultural and cross-generational experience for all involved.

Mock Interview Program

Anyone applying for citizenship through HIAS Immigration & Citizenship may participate in a mock interview. A carefully trained volunteer will meet with you and conduct a practice interview, to allow you to go through the process in a formal, yet safe environment. You will then receive valuable feedback on your performance and have an opportunity to prepare further for the interview if necessary. Additional preparation and supportive services are provided and a second practice interview may be conducted. This program has proven to be extremely valuable to those interested in becoming more familiar with the citizenship test and interview process before they are actually scheduled at USCIS.

Self-Study Materials

Each HIAS Immigration & Citizenship citizenship applicant is offered extensive self-study materials for the citizenship test and interview.

A new citizenship preparation CD and manual, “Preparing for Citizenship", is available for purchase. It incorporates both the English and civics testing materials as well as interview practice material based on the N-400 application. Please contact HIAS Immigration & Citizenship at 312.357.4666 to purchase a CD and manual.