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 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

West Knox County - WEDNESDAYS
Classes meet each Wednesday - August 23-November 8, 2023.
Wednesdays, 6:15-8:15 p.m.
Where: Concord United Methodist Church
          11020 Roane Drive, Farragut 37934
          (865) 919-8328
Childcare available with reservation
Cost: $35 (due at the first class; includes all materials)
For more information: call (865) 919-8328 or email: tiesknoxville@gmail.com, jdbailes@comcast.net 
Website: www.tiesknoxville.org

Knoxville - SATURDAYS
Classes begin September 9, 2023.
Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m./noon
Where: Center for English (West Lonsdale Baptist Church)
          2720 Dayton Street NW, Knoxville 37921
Adults only. No childcare available.
Cost: $35 (due at the first class; includes all materials)
For more information, email: tiesknoxville@gmail.com
Website: www.tiesknoxville.org

Knoxville - MONDAYS
Classes begin September 11, 2023.
Mondays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Central Bearden Church - in the CORE Building
          6300 Deane Hill Road, Knoxville 37919
          (865) 450-1000
Adults only. No childcare available.
Cost: $35 (due at the first class; includes all materials)
For more information, call  (865) 450-1000 or email: tiesknoxville@gmail.com
Website: www.tiesknoxville.org