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Immigration & Naturalization

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 (North/Lonsdale): Saturday, Daytime Classes
Classes begin January 28, 2023
and meet for 11 weeks.

Day/Time: Saturdays, 9:00am – 12noon
Where: Center for English at West Lonsdale Baptist Church
          2720 Dayton Street, Knoxville 37921
Childcare: Not available
Cost: $35 (due at the first class; includes all materials)
For more information: email tiesknoxville@gmail.com or visit tiesknoxville.org/.

Knoxville (West Knox County): Saturday, Daytime Classes
Classes meet each Saturday January 21 - March 25, 2023.
Day/Time: Saturdays, 9:00am – 12noon
Where: Concord United Methodist Church
          11020 Roane Drive, Farragut 37934
          (865) 919-8328

Childcare: Not available
Cost: $35 (due at the first class; includes all materials)
For more information: email tiesknoxville@gmail.com or visit tiesknoxville.org/.

Knoxville (Bearden): Monday, Evening Classes
Classes begin February 6, 2023
and meet for 11 weeks.

Day/Time: Monday, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Where: The Core, Central Baptist Bearden
​          6300 Deane Hill Dr., Knoxville, 37919
​          (865) 450-1000
Childcare: Not available
Cost: $35 (due at the first class; includes all materials)
For more information: email tiesknoxville@gmail.com or visit tiesknoxville.org/.

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

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865.235.1476​
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Knoxville, TN 37930
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  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer >
      • LaMP
      • Embrace Initiative
      • Adult English Programs
      • 2nd Home
      • Occasional Opportunities
      • Translate/Interpret
    • Training >
      • Adult English Teacher Certification
      • ELL Teacher Continuing Education
      • Cross-Cultural Seminar
      • Knoxville International Experience
      • Culture Orientation
    • Growth Resources
    • Events & Festivals
    • Other Language Classes
    • Finances & Donations
  • The Network
    • Partner Portal
    • Volunteer Portal
  • Resources for Local Internationals
    • Adult English Classes
    • Immigration & Naturalization
    • International businesses >
      • Restaurants
      • Food Trucks
    • Multilingual Churches >
      • Arabic
      • Burmese
      • Chinese
      • English
      • Kirundi
      • Korean
      • Romanian
      • Russian
      • Spanish
      • Swahili
    • Employment Assistance
    • Healthcare Resources
    • Driving Resources
    • Home Ownership & Money Management
  • Impact Stories
  • DONATE