Research Guides: Citizenship and Immigration: General Information

Citizenship

A Guide to Citizenship through Naturalization
Apply for Citizenship
Process takes on average 6 months and costs about $725.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service Fee Schedule
Nolo's Guide to US Citizenship
Texas Law Help for Citizenship
The Naturalization Tests
Mock Naturalization and Test Video
This 16-minute video provides an overview of the naturalization process.
Study for the Test
Study for the English and civics test by using free USCIS resources to help you prepare.

Brainfuse HelpNow
U.S. Citizenship practice tests anytime and live tutors from 2pm-11pm daily. (Library card required)
Ciudadanía Americana
Curso de ciudadanía en línea para personas que hablan español.
An online American citizenship course for Spanish-speakers.
LearningExpress Library
Take a practice US Citizenship Test. (Library card required).

Legal Services

American Gateways
Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services
Provides affordable legal consultations, representation and assistance in Central Texas to low-income immigrants.
Free Legal Services in Texas
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid
Find an Immigration Lawyer

Immigration Information and Forms

ACLU Know Your Rights
American Immigration Council
Provides up-to-date news and reports regarding immigration laws.
Check Your Case Status
Free Immigration Forms
Green Card
Residency Status for Undocumented Students
Nolo Immigration Help
Learn about U.S. immigration rules here.
Texas Law Help for Immigration
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Immigration-related statutes and regulations, proposed legislation, and immigration processes.

Immigration Offices Appointments

Schedule an appointment
Schedule an appointment with immigration information officers at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offices, using InfoPass.
Service and Office Locator
Information on the broad range of services available through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website.
Application Support Center
Biometric services appointments (fingerprints, photographs, and electronic signatures) for persons requesting an immigration benefit with USCIS.

Newcomer Basics

Welcome to the United States
Austin Independent School District Schools
Find your assigned school. Compare up to 4 schools. Display schools by programs.
Job Searching
Social Services
Texas Driver License and ID
US Passports
Passport Services at Austin Public Library

Police - If you need to file a police report for a non-emergency situation please call 3-1-1. This number is available 7 days a week, 24 hours and 365 days a year. For all emergencies call 9-1-1

Books

U. S. Immigration Made Easy
Publication Date: 2023
How to Get a Green Card
Publication Date: 2024
Becoming a U. S. Citizen
Publication Date: 2023
Fiancé and Marriage Visas
Publication Date: 2022