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Citizenship Classes

The process, fees, and application for citizenship (including information about the N-400 form, fingerprinting, and photographs for USCIS). Basic American history and government needed for the USCIS interview, using the 100 standard questions and answers used in the USCIS interview. A video of USCIS interviews, showing what is expected of the applicant in reading, writing, understanding, and speaking English for the USCIS interview. Location of the Naturalization ceremony.

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Physical Address

35 South Dwight Street, West Lawn, PA 19609

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Application process

Call for next available classes and to register

Fee

No Fee

Eligibility

The applicant must be at least 18 years old. The applicant must have been a lawful permanent resident of the United States for a continuous five-year period. The applicant must be able to read, write, and speak basic English. Applicant must have knowledge of U.S. history and government; and must be a person of good moral character—for example, one who has paid his/her taxes and has not been convicted of a serious crime.

Service area

Berks, PA

Agency info

Literacy Council of Reading - Berks

The Literacy Council helps people better communicate, collaborate and contribute to their workplace and community. Their vision is to eradicate illiteracy in Berks County by teaching people the vital reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language skills needed to improve their quality of life and enable more productive employment and community citizenship. The agency maintains a list of ESL classes throughout the community. Contact the office for available classes.