Civic Life
Civic Education & Citizenship Prep
Understand your rights, your community, and the path to citizenship — with guided preparation for the naturalization test.
Knowledge that turns residents into neighbors
Civic Education & Citizenship Prep helps lawful permanent residents prepare for the naturalization interview and civics test, while giving all participants a working understanding of U.S. civic life: how local government works, how to register and vote when eligible, and how to advocate for their families and communities.
Instruction is paired with referrals to trusted legal partners for individual immigration questions.
What's included
- Civics and history test preparation
- Reading, writing, and interview practice
- How local and national government works
- Voter education for eligible citizens
What you'll work toward
The goals this program is designed to help you reach.
- Prepare for the civics and English naturalization tests
- Understand U.S. civic institutions
- Engage confidently in community life
What you'll need to start
A short list — we'll help you with the rest.
- For citizenship track: lawful permanent resident status
- Civic modules open to all residents
What you'll walk away with
The skills and momentum you carry forward after completing it.
- Structured test preparation and interview practice
- Referrals to trusted legal partners
- Stronger civic participation
Common questions
Does DOREDU provide legal advice?
We provide education and preparation, and refer individual legal questions to trusted nonprofit legal partners.