Naturalized Citizens
Naturalized Citizens in the United States
Citizenship Towards Naturalzation
Naturalization is a process by where U.S citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national after he/she fulfills the requirements established by congress in an Immigration and Nationality Act.
Steps to Citizenship
You can be a U.S citizen by birth or by naturalization.
You have to be 18 years old to have a permanent residence for 5 years.
You can marry a U.S citizen for 3 years to have eligibility.
If you meet all the requirements, complete Form N-400.
Submit form N-400 and send all your information to USCIS.
Go to biometrics appointment, if applicable.
Get you finger print for a background check.
Complete an interview.
Receive a decision from the USCIS.
You can get granted or denied.
Receive a notice to take oath of allegiance.
Take the oath of allegiance.
You have to understand U.S Citizens.
Elgibility
- You have to have been a permanent resident for at least 5 years.
- You have to have been at least a permanent resident for 3 years to file as a spouse.
- You can join the military.
- You can be a citizen for your child to qualify.