The U.S. Constitution was signed September 17, 1787, so each year we celebrate Constitution and Citizenship Day. As we reflect on that historic event, it's worth noting that citizenship is especially complicated for people who have newly arrived in our country.
CPL helps those on the path to citizenship who may be learning English, studying for the citizenship exam or needing to connect with professional help.
Language Learning
Most immigrants come from countries where English is not an official language. Here are a few examples of the many books we have to help with practicing English language skills.
[Uchite angliĭskiĭ bystro i veselo]
You can also learn English online with Mango Languages.
Citizenship Exams
We also have U.S. citizenship exam study guides in multiple languages.
Pasa el examen de ciudadanía americana
You can also take practice exams online using Brainfuse.
Additional Resources
- USCIS: Constitution and Citizenship Day
- National Immigrant Justice Center
- Illinois Legal Aid: Citizens & Immigration
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Not-for-Profit Legal Services Providers Referral List: Prepared by DePaul Asylum and Immigration Law Clinic in connection with the Chicago DACA Collaborative
- Becoming a Citizen: Additional resources from Chicago Public Library
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