Civics Way
“Citizenship is the common thread that connects all Americans. We are a nation bound not by race or religion, but by the shared values of freedom, liberty, and equality.”
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Those shared values, in English you can learn.
Civics Way turns what every new citizen learns into English lessons for people still learning the language.
Your state · 2026
- Election Day 22 days
- New Congress 83 days
Some answers depend on where you live.
Four test questions ask about your state: your governor, your state capital, your two U.S. senators and your representative. Pick your state to see your answers.
Who writes citizenship law · 2003–2020
Both parties write citizenship bills. Very few become law.
Every bill the Library of Congress tags “citizenship and naturalization,” by the party of the member who introduced it.
Introduced
Passed the House or the Senate
Became law
2 more were introduced by independents.
The news, in plain English
News about citizenship and immigration, in sentences you can follow.
We write from the official source, in short sentences. Tap a hard word for its meaning and how to say it.
From a news story
Read the story →The Supreme Court said this/ on June 30, 2026./ It struck down/ an executive order/ from President Trump./
executive orderig-ZEK-yuh-tiv OR-derA written order from the president to the executive branch. It is not a law passed by Congress.
- October 3, 2026 Your First U.S. Passport: What Is Planned for 2027 and 2028 New citizens still apply for a first U.S. passport in person. The State Department plans online first passports in 2027 and a new passport design in 2028.
- October 1, 2026 Birthright Citizenship: The Second Order, Blocked for Some Families A second order on birthright citizenship, signed August 6, 2026, names four groups of babies. A judge blocked it for many families, but not all.
- September 30, 2026 Immigration Fees: What Goes Up on October 1, October 16 and November 30 Immigration court fees went up on October 1, 2026. USCIS work permit, TPS, parole and travel fees go up on October 16. EB-5 investor fees go up on November 30.
One path, in order
Study the test. Learn the English in it.
Three steps, at your own pace. Each one shows where you are. Nothing here is timed and nothing is scored.