Naturalization & Citizenship Information

Complete this worksheet to determine if you are eligible for naturalization: Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) lists the steps to becoming a citizen here: 10 Steps to Naturalization. You can find other links and the answers to many questions on the same webpage.

​When you are ready to pursue U.S. citizenship, register for one of the classes below or contact KIN for assistance.

U.S. Citizenship Test Preparation Classes*

* Provided by Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions (TIES) 

Naturalization is a very personal decision and an important milestone. This course offers ...

• Assistance with the naturalization process and paperwork
• Preparation and coaching for the naturalization interview
• Training to improve your English reading, writing, and speaking skills
• Learning the answers to all the 100 civic questions

CLASSES
Knoxville (Bearden): Saturday, Daytime Classes
Classes begin January 15, 2022.
Day/Time: Saturdays, 9:00am – 12noon
Where: Center for English at West Lonsdale Baptist Church
          2720 Dayton Street, Knoxville 37921
Childcare: Not available
Cost: $50 (includes all class materials)
For more information: Call 865-315-8437 or email tiesknoxville@gmail.com

Knoxville (Farragut/Lenoir City): Saturday, Daytime Classes
Classes begin January 15, 2022. *Green card required.
Day/Time: Saturdays, 9:00am – 12noon
Where: Concord United Methodist Church
          11020 Roane Dr., Knoxville, 37934
Childcare: Not available
Cost: $50 (includes all class materials)
For more information: Call 865-315-8437 or email tiesknoxville@gmail.com

Knoxville (Bearden): Monday, Evening Classes
Classes begin February 7, 2022.
Day/Time: Monday, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Where: The Core, Central Baptist Bearden
​          6300 Deane Hill Dr., Knoxville, 37919
Childcare: Not available
Cost: $50 (includes all class materials)
For more information: Call 865-450-1000 or email tiesknoxville@gmail.com

Immigration Legal Services*

* Provided by Catholic Charities of East Tennessee (CCETN) 

​The Office of Immigrant Services can help with:

• legal assistance with family reunification
• adjustment of status for refugees and asylees
• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals
• humanitarian services under the Violence Against Women Act and more. ​

Services are low cost or 'pro bono' (meaning no cost).
You must make an appointment: (865) 971-3550​.

CCETN Office of Immigrant Services