Naturalization
Who Can Apply
Naturalization is a process where a person, who has Legal Permanent Resident status (Green Card), applies to become a citizen of the U.S.
You may apply for Naturalization when you meet all the requirements to become a U.S. citizen. General eligibility requirements are the following:
- You are at least 18 years of age at the time of filing (except active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces);
- You are a permanent resident of the United States for a required period of time;
- You have lived within the state or USCIS district where you claim residence for at least 3 months prior to filing;
- You have demonstrated physical presence within the United States for a required period of time;
- You have demonstrated continuous residence for a required period of time;
- You demonstrate good moral character;
- You demonstrate an attachment to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution;
- You demonstrate a basic knowledge of U.S. history and government (also known as “civics”) as well as an ability to read, write, speak and understand basic English; and
- You take an Oath of Allegiance to the United States. Some applicants may be eligible for a modified oath.
The Process
The applicant files an Application for Naturalization with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
After the Application for Naturalization is filed, USCIS sends a receipt notice confirming that they received the Application for Naturalization.
After the applicant receives a receipt notice, USCIS sends a biometric appointment to the applicant.
The applicant is scheduled for an interview. During the interview, USCIS will go over the applicant’s case and will administer the Naturalization exam (knowledge of U.S. civics and English).
If USCIS approves the Application for Naturalization, USCIS will schedule the applicant for an Oath ceremony.
After the Oath ceremony, USCIS will issue to the applicant a Naturalization Certificate.
Derivative Relatives
In general, relatives of a naturalized citizen do not acquire U.S. citizenship automatically, with one exception.
Under certain situations, children of a under certain situations may acquire U.S. citizenship automatically. Please refer to the Automatic Citizenship page for more information.
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