The Basics of Naturalization
by tabitha brotherton
naturalization
Naturalization is the legal process through which a foreign citizen or national can become a U.S. citizen.
Eligible
- a least 18 years old
- lawful permanent resident of the United States
completing you application
- you have to complete a application for Naturalization
- get two photographs of yourself that meet immigration service requirement
- send your application documents and fee ( 320 for the application and 70 for the fe for fingerprinting
getting fingerprinted
- receive an appointment letter from the USCIS
- go to the fingerprint location
- get your fingerprint taken
- mail additional documents if requested
being interviewed and tested
- receive an appointment for you interview
- go to your local office at the specified time
- bring identification
- answer question about you application and your background
- take the english and civics tests
- receive a decision
taking the oath allegiance
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Receive a ceremony date.
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Check in at the ceremony.
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Retur n your Per manent Resident Card.
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Answer questions about what you have been doing since your interview.
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Take the oath of allegiance.