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.

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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

U.S. Citizenship Test Preparation Classes*
* Provided by Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions (TIES) 

Naturalization is a very personal decision and an important milestone. This 12-class course prepares you for your Naturalization interview. Classes are for those who have applied or already qualify to apply for Citizenship.
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​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 100 civic questions
• Course includes Civics questions, Reading, Writing, & Speaking in English

Cost: $35 (due at the first class; includes all materials)

Knoxville - MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
Classes begin January, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where: Center for English inside West Lonsdale Baptist Church
          2720 Dayton St. NW
          Knoxville, TN 37921
          (865) 235-1607
Childcare: $1 per child per day.

West Knoxville - SATURDAYS
Classes begin January 25, 2025
Where: Concord United Methodist Church
          11020 Roane Drive
          Knoxville, TN 37934
          (713) 859-9102
Adults only. No childcare available.

Knoxville - MONDAYS
Classes begin February 3, 2025.
Mondays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Central Bearden Church - in the CORE Building
          6310 Deane Hill Road, Knoxville 37919
          (865) 450-1000
Adults only. No childcare available.

For more information, call  (865) 450-1000 or email: [email protected]
Website: www.tiesknoxville.org