Civics Teachers Unburdened: USCIS Keeps Free Training Simple
Published Date: 1/7/2026
Notice
Summary
USCIS is keeping its free training program for adults who teach civics and citizenship just as it is—no changes! Teachers who want to help adults learn about citizenship can still apply without any new hoops to jump through. Comments on this program are open until March 9, 2026, and there’s no cost or extra time required for applicants.
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Free civics training for adult teachers continues
You can still apply for USCIS free training and a Civics and Citizenship Toolkit if you teach civics to adults. The collections use forms G-1190 (estimated 2,500 respondents at 0.083 hours each) and G-1515 (estimated 1,200 respondents at 0.166 hours each), total annual burden 407 hours, and there is no cost to respondents; comments are open until March 9, 2026.
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