Citizenship and Immigration

This page provides tools and materials for using the Library’s unique collections of primary source documents in the classroom. These teacher-created materials include lesson plans, document analysis tools, online and offline activities, timelines, presentations and professional development resources.

A guide created by the United States Citizen and Immigration Service (USCIS) for new immigrants. It offers a comprehensive guide containing practical information to help immigrants settle into everyday life in the United States, as well as basic civics information that introduces new immigrants to the U.S. system of government. This guide is available in 14 languages.

WelcometoUSA.gov is the primary gateway for new immigrants to find basic information on how to settle in the United States.

Learn more about the U.S. and find resources on immigration, citizenship, travel, and more.

Learn more about our country, symbols, and culture.

The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for providing immigration-related services and benefits such as naturalization and work authorization as well as investigative and enforcement responsibilities for enforcement of federal immigration laws, customs laws and air security laws.

In this segment, Dr. Linda Green talks about immigration law in Arizona and the realities facing immigrants trying to enter the country illegally. Dr. Green directs the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Arizona.