Citizenship & Literacy
Information on DACA 2017
Legal Information Reference Center - Available with your Bloomfield Public Library card online (others can also be requested through the BCCLS Library catalog). Click on Immigration and travel to see more information. Scroll down to read full text NOLO guides, including:
Check out our Civics and citizenship toolkit [kit] : a collection of educational resources
for immigrants, United States. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (2007) available
for checkout with your library card or click here to access an electronic version online
Learning Express - As a part of Adult Core Skills section, this database has Citizenship
Test practice skills, Citizenship eBooks, articles and flash cards.
Get Your Green Card eBook in both English and Spanish.
Find forms, check your case status, schedule an appointment at your local USCIS office.
Before filing, confirm you are using the latest updated version of the form and
the latest filing fee.
Citizenship Resource Center - USCIS one stop citizenship corner with practice tests,
forms and more information.
Form N-400 - Application for Citizenship
USCIS Learners - Naturalization is an important milestone in the path toward U.S.
citizenship. The decision to apply for citizenship is a very personal one. To help you
prepare, USCIS has developed a variety of educational resources. In this section, you
will find information on eligibility and testing, the application process, and study materials.
You can also learn more about citizenship rights and responsibilities and find a free
information session in your area.
USCIS Publications:
Welcome to the United States (Available in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu and Vietnamese)
The Citizen's Almanac: Fundamental Documents, Symbols, and Anthems of the United States
Civics flash Cards: Available in English or Spanish. Please note, question 47 has not been updated to answer the new Speaker of the House.
In person @ USCIS
The local field office for this area:
(InfoPass appts, speaking to an immigration officer, Naturalization ceremonies):
Read instructions before going)
Newark Field Office, Peter Rodino Federal Building
970 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
The Application Support Office in this area is in Elizabeth, NJ
(biometrics, background checks):
USCIS Application Support Center, 285 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208.
Literacy Volunteers of America @ the Bloomfield Public Library
LVA has an office in the Bloomfield Public Library. Call them directly at 973-566-6200, extension 217 or 225. LVA recruits and trains volunteer tutors; pre-tests, post-tests, and instructs adult students; provides continued in-service training to tutors; provides peer group seminars for students and tutors; and provides ongoing communication with the community it services. LVA provides supervision and continued training to volunteers and professional staff through a systematic process of communication, observation and evaluation.
TABE Test Practice in the Learning Link
The Learning Link One-Stop Center located beneath the Children's Dept on 90 Broad St, Bloomfield provides online training for the math and reading portion of the TABE test. They have 20 computers available. However, you cannot just drop in for help. The first step is to register at the One-Stop Center, 50 S. Clinton, East Orange, (973-395-8552) and be assigned a counselor. Then you will be given the TABE test. If you do not pass either the reading or math sections, you will be referred to the Learning Link here at the library in Bloomfield. All instruction is online and individual and is limited to math and reading. The One Stop Center here also helps job seekers with finding financial aid for vocational programs and resume preparation.
