Citizenship Inspired - Classes and Programs | Orange County Library System

The Orange County Library System has a great new service for the pre-naturalized residents of Orange County. With this program, OCLS plans to empower immigrants who have settled in Central Florida to be fully prepared to pass the U.S. Naturalization Test and thereby become full participants of our citizenry.

Check out our list of classes below that will help prepare you in the process of becoming a citizen. These classes provide help with citizenship questions, practicing the citizenship interview, and offer information about the citizenship process. Please note these classes must be taken as part of a series and registration for participation is for the entire 6-week course.

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Citizenship Inspired Classes

Students will combine learning over the internet with in-class discussions. To be eligible for U.S. Naturalization, you must be able to read, write, and speak basic English.

Students in this program will meet once weekly for 6 weeks. Each class day, they will participate in a four-hour class to review the various sections of the Interview and Test:

Speaking
Reading
Writing
U.S. Government and History

The course will also include Civics questions as well as an opportunity to improve English skills. In addition, students will complete online learning modules to review test content.

*To view a list of class times for a specific location click on one of the links listed below:

6 week Course Program

*All classes are free to Orange County district resident cardholders, Fee cardholders, and Orange County Property Owner cardholders. Registration is required. To register, you can do so online, call 407-835-7323 or stop by any of our locations. Out of district residents may register for the course by purchasing a Fee card. A 3 month Fee card is $75 and allows you access to the course as well as other Library services. All classes are for adult learners unless otherwise noted. All classes require proficiency using the mouse & keyboard, unless otherwise noted. Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in a class or program due to a disability may arrange for reasonable accommodations by contacting the location at which the event is held at least seven days prior to the event.

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While this is an especially important day for these new citizens, coming from a variety of nations and cultures, it also serves to reaffirm the deeper meaning of being a citizen of the United States of America.

Naturalization ceremony with new citizens
being sworn in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Confused? Have a question about the Citizenship Inspired Program? Listed below are some common questions and answers. If have a question that is not listed please fill out our "Get Connected" form on the left and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Q: How can I become a United States citizen?

A: A person may become a U.S. citizen (1) by birth or (2) through naturalization.

Q: How much does it cost to apply for Naturalization?

A: The fee to file the N-400 application for citizenship is $675.

Q: How can I contact someone about my application?

A: You can contact the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Office at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)

Q: How much does the Citizenship Inspired program cost?

A: The program is free for Orange County Library Cardholders. For non-cardholders living outside of the district, a temporary fee card can be purchased for $75 which can be used to register for classes at OCLS.

Q: How long does the program last?

A: Each program is a 6-week series of classes. Each program participant attends class once a week for 6 weeks. Each class lasts for approximately 4 hours.

Q: What will I learn during class?

A: The Citizenship Inspired classes help students to practice their English skills, learn the actual Civics questions and answers that may be asked as well as Vocabulary keywords for the Reading and Writing portions of the Naturalization Test.

Q: Does the Library offer classes to learn English?

A: The Library offers language learning resources for Library patrons. The Citizenship classes also offer students an opportunity to practice their English skills in class as well.

Q: Where is the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Office in Orlando?

A: The local USCIS office is located at 6680 Corporate Centre Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32822.

Q: The class I want to take is already full. How often do you offer the class?

A: We offer the Citizenship classes at different locations at different dates. Please contact us at 407.835.7323 so we can help you to register for an open class group.

Q: The class I wanted to take is already full. Is there any way I can get into the class?

A: If you want to get into a particular Citizenship class, you can be placed on the class waiting list. You may then be able to take the class if space becomes available.