Naturalization Workshops Toolkit

A naturalization group application workshop is a one-day community event that brings professionals and trained volunteers together to assist Lawful Permanent Residents in completing the Application for Naturalization (N-400).

The workshop is an essential tool for efficiently and effectively providing naturalization assistance to large numbers of people. The success of the workshop model depends on careful planning, thorough training of staff and volunteers, and high quality services. The purpose of this toolkit is to help charitable immigration programs achieve a successful workshop. The forms and sample documents can be used as is or adapted by local programs for their own needs.

This toolkit is divided into six topical sections: General Information, Planning & Organizing, Outreach, Volunteers, Forms to Use, and Information for Applicants. You can navigate this toolkit using the six topic areas you see on this page.

Topic Areas

General Information

This section contains general information about workshops, including trainings.

Planning and Organizing

This section contains USCIS references and other information needed for planning a workshop.

Outreach

This section contains sample outreach flyers and other useful resources.

Volunteers

This section contains trainings for volunteers, sample volunteer forms, and other resources.

Forms to Use

This section contains USCIS forms and case management forms for use in a workshop.

Information for Applicants

This section contains test preparation materials and other information for applicants.

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