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The Citizenship Corner

The Citizenship Corner

About

Dedicated to helping you find information related to immigration and citizenship, the Citizenship Corner offers:

A computer set up with immigration and citizenship resources, with access to the internet and black and white and color printers.
Books, CDs, and videos for learning English.
Books, CDs, and videos to help you prepare for the citizenship examination.

The Citizenship Corner is located on the third floor at the Main Library, next to the Information and Research Services Desk, where a librarian can always assist you. You may also call us at 508-532-5570, extension 4361.

Citizenship Workshops and Classes

Online Resources

Last updated May 2018

Becoming a Citizen

Websites

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - USCIS - Information about citizenship and naturalization, green cards, and other immigration issues. Some useful tools from this site include:
- Find a Doctor - find an authorized doctor for your Green Card medical exam.
- Forms Library - find up to date copies of immigration forms.
- Avoid Scams - tips on how to protect yourself from fraud.
- Check Your Case Status Online
Project Citizenship - Project Citizenship’s mission is to educate immigrants about the benefits of citizenship, and to help eligible, legal permanent residents to overcome barriers to naturalization.
MIRA Coalition - Find agencies across Massachusetts which provide citizenship classes and other services to help qualified applicants.
Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) - ORI supports citizenship and employment services to refugees and immigrants residing in the Commonwealth.
Mass CNAP Provider Directory - Citizenship for New Americans Program provider directory, compiled by the Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI).

Books and More

Citizenship made simple : an easy-to-read guide to the U.S. citizenship process CITIZENSHIP 323.6 2009
Becoming a U.S. citizen : a guide to the law, exam, & interview CITIZENSHIP 323.6 Becoming
Becoming a U.S. citizen : understanding the naturalization process CITIZENSHIP 323.6 Kaplan 2009
Civics and citizenship toolkit : a collection of educational resources for immigrants CITIZENSHIP 323.6 US 2017
U.S. immigration made easy CITIZENSHIP 342.082 US 2017

Preparing for the Citizenship Test

Websites

The Naturalization Test - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Information on the requirements of the Naturalization Test from USCIS.
Citizenshipworks - In addition to walking you through your citizenship applicaiton process, Citizenshipworks also offers a practice version of the Naturalization Test.
Practice Naturalization Test - A practice version of the Naturalization Test from the USCIS.

Books and More

100 preguntas para el examen de E.U. ciudadanía-naturalización rediseñado = : 100 questions and answers for the new U.S. citizenship-naturalization test CITIZENSHIP SPANISH 323.6 Aaron
Barron's U.S. citizenship test CITIZENSHIP 323.6 Barron's 2014
Voices of freedom : English and civics for U.S. citizenship CITIZENSHIP 323.6 Bliss 2010
Pass the U.S. citizenship exam CITIZENSHIP 323.6 Learning 2017
McGraw-Hill's U.S. citizenship test with DVD CITIZENSHIP 323.6 McGraw-Hill 2009
Lynn Weintraub's Citizenship : passing the test series CITIZENSHIP 323.6 Weintraub 2009
U.S. citizenship test review CITIZENSHIP DVD 326.6 US

English Learning and Translation

Local Resources

Literacy Unlimited - Located in the library, this group of volunteers will help you learn to read and write better English - Services are free of cost.
Framingham Adult ESL Plus - FAESL offers classes in a variety of different areas and is focused on helping students learn English - Classes are free of cost.
Keefe Regional Technical School - Keefe Tech offers English as a Second Language classes every semester - There is a charge for this course.
Framingham State English Language Programs - Framingham State offers classes to learn and improve your English - There is a charge for these classes.
MAPA Translation - Framingham company offering translation services to individuals and corporate clients.

Online Learning

Mango Languages- This is a free online resource available to anyone with a Framingham Public Library card. Mango contains lessons for 65 languages as well as English for speakers of other languages.
DuoLingo - Free language learning app that teaches many languages, including English, and has programs to teach from many different languages of origin. Use from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Books and More - The list below is a small sample of our ESL collection, visit the library to find more many more books and DVDs to help you learn English.

Oxford picture dictionaries and workbooks: CITIZENSHIP 423.1
American accent training book : a guide to speaking and pronouncing American English for everyone who speaks English as a second language LITERACY 428.24 Cook 2012
Grammar in Context series: CITIZENSHIP 428.24 Elbaum 2016
ESL beginner : English as a second language CITIZENSHIP 428.24 ESL 2017
English the American way : a fun ESL guide to language and culture in the U.S CITIZENSHIP 428.24 Murtha
English conversation CITIZENSHIP 428.34 Yates 2016
Literacy Leisure Reading Collection - These short stories written for ESL learners cover topics like humor, major life events, and basic versions of classic books. The collection is located in the Citizenship Corner at the Framingham Public Library main branch.

Legal Help

Websites

MassLegalHelp | Immigration page - MassLegalHelp.org is part of the Massachusetts Legal Aid Websites Project. Thier lawyers work to provide advice and education for everyone in Massachusetts on a variety of topics, including immigration issues.
Citizenshipworks - Citizenship works is an online service that helps you prepare for citizenship and guides you through the application process.
USCIS: Find Legal Services page - Download immigration forms, find immigration service providers, and learn how to avoid scams.
Pro Bono Legal Service Providers - Attorneys and groups in Massachusetts who provide free immigration services.
Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center - Based in Boston, Lynn, and Worcester, RIAC provides services to refugees, asylees, immigrants, as well as the larger community.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center - The ILRC works with and educates immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to continue to build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people.
MAPA Translation - Framingham company offering translation services to individuals and corporate clients.

Books

Becoming a U.S. citizen : a guide to the law, exam, & interview CITIZENSHIP 323.6 Becoming 2014
How to get a Green Card : legal ways to stay in the U.S.A. CITIZENSHIP 342.082 How 2016
U.S. immigration made easy CITIZENSHIP 342.082 U.S. 2017
Fiancé & marriage visas CITIZENSHIP 342.082 Fiance 2014

Living and Working in the US

Websites

Finding Your Way - a series of guides on basic topics like emergency services and City of Framingham information from the Sudbury Foundation.

Books and More

Welcome to the United States : a guide for new immigrants CITIZENSHIP 323.6 WELCOME 2015
- You can download a free version of this resource online from the U.S. Government Publishing office in Spanish, French, Creole, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Somali, Tagalog, Arabic, Korean, and Urdu.
Fiancé & marriage visas CITIZENSHIP 342.082 Fiance 2014
How to get a green card : legal ways to stay in the USA CITIZENSHIP 342.082 How 2016

U.S. Government - How does it work?

Websites

Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Information on the government of Massachusetts.
Congress.gov - Information about the Senate and House of Representatives. Useful for tracking bills and laws and learning about members of Congress. Use the Members section to find your Senators and Representatives.
The White House - Includes information on the current President as well as the cabinet and other branches of government.
Ben's Guide - Child-friendly resources on the legislative process and the branches of government from the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
America's Founding Documents - Transcripts of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights from the National Archives and Records Administration.

Books

Most general citizenship books include sections on civics which explain how the U.S. government works. Some specific books that may be helpful are: