About US Naturalization and Citizenship
To discover the primary reasons for obtaining U.S. naturalization and citizenship as well as the steps involved in becoming a citizen in the United State of America, we also advice interest persons to visit the Citizenship Resource Center. Find out more about the naturalization procedure, including the requirements for the test and interviews.
Citizenship and Naturalization
Getting naturalization and citizenship can be done in a few different ways. You can be subject to varying obligations based on your circumstances. Take a look at the links below.
1. After five years, I am a lawful permanent resident.
2. My spouse is an American citizen.
3. I am a member of the US military.
4. My parent is an American citizen.
Naturalization permanent resident (least Five years)
In order to qualify for naturalization and citizenship on the grounds of having been a lawful permanent resident for a minimum of five years, you need to:
1. When submitting Form N-400, Application for Naturalization and citizenship, you must be at least eighteen years old.
2. Demonstrate that you have lived in the US as a legally admitted permanent resident for at least five years;
3. Prove that you have lived continuously in the United States for a minimum of five years prior to the date on which you complete Form N-400.
4. Demonstrate that you have spent at least 30 months of the five years prior to the date on which you file Form N-400 physically present in the United States.
5. Exhibit a commitment to the values and tenets of the United States Constitution.
6. Be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking basic English.
7. Possess a basic awareness of the country’s history, values, and system of government (civics); and
8. Adopt a pledge of allegiance to the US.
Note; Certain applicants may take the civics exam in their preferred language and are exempt from taking the English examination for citizenship due to their age and length of time as Lawful Permanent Residents. Consult the USCIS Policy Manual Citizenship and Naturalization Guidance or the exclusions and accommodations page for further details.
Naturalization and Citizenship through marriage
General Requirements
1. According to INA section 319(a), in order to be qualified for naturalization and citizenship, you have to:
2. When submitting Form N-400, Application for Naturalization and citizenship, be at least eighteen years old;
3. Have been a legally admitted permanent resident of the US for the three years prior to the filing date of Form N-400;
4. Have lived together as a married couple for the three years prior to the date on which you filed your application and for the duration that we are reviewing it;
5. Been a resident of a state or USCIS district that has jurisdiction over your place of residence for at least three months;
6. Be a lawful permanent resident of the United States and have lived there continuously for at least three years prior to the date you filed your application for Naturalization and citizenship.
7. Be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
8. Possess a solid understanding of the fundamentals of American history, as well as the country’s guiding principles and system of government (also referred to as civics); and
9. Have a strong moral foundation, be devoted to the ideals of the US Constitution, and be sympathetic to the country’s well-being for at least three years prior to filing Form N-400 and until you take the oath of allegiance.
Naturalization and Citizenship by Active Duty in the Military
Under certain provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), you may be qualified to apply for naturalization if you are currently serving in the armed forces of the United States or have served in the past and would like to become a citizen.
Eligibility
You may apply for naturalization by submitting Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, under the applicable provision of the INA if you satisfy all the conditions of either section 328 or 329. When applying for naturalization under INA 328 or 329, there are no expenses to be paid. Certain other requirements for naturalization may not apply to you if you are a current or former member of the U.S. military. For instance, you may not need to live in or be physically present in the country for any length of time prior to filing for naturalization if you served honorably during a specified period of hostilities. A more thorough explanation of the conditions for naturalization can be found below.
Naturalization and Citizenship through birth
You become citizen of the United States by virtue of your parents’ citizenship. Through U.S. citizen parents, citizenship can be acquired in two broad ways: at birth and after birth but before the age of 18. The statutes passed by Congress specify how a parent or parents who are citizens of the United States may transfer citizenship to their offspring who were born outside of the country. If a person is born outside of the country to a citizen parent or citizens, that person is considered a citizen of the United States at the time of birth according to the legislation in force at that time. These rules typically require that at least one parent be a citizen of the United States and that the parent have resided in the country for a certain amount of time.
Furthermore, after birth, children born overseas may get U.S. citizenship. See USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 12, Part H, Children of U.S. Citizens, for details and qualifying conditions for particular time periods. For the purposes of citizenship and naturalization procedures, a child is often an unmarried individual who is, the biological, legally recognized, or adopted child of a citizen of the United States; or The child’s legal parent is the son or daughter of a non-genetic gestational U.S. citizen mother who is acknowledged as such by the applicable jurisdiction.
See USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 12, Part H, Children of U.S. Citizens, for additional details.
Visit Center for Citizenship Resources
For a range of users, the Citizenship Resource Center offers a selection of beneficial resources and free study materials, such as:
1. Foreign nationals seeking naturalization in the United States. Information regarding the naturalization procedure, eligibility requirements, and study guides to help LPRs get ready for the test and interview will be available.
2. Teachers, who are essential in getting students ready. Teachers, program administrators, and volunteers will discover a variety of tools useful in the classroom. Teachers wishing to improve their ability to instruct immigrant pupils on civics, American history, and the naturalization process should also look for free USCIS training seminars.
3. Groups that are committed to helping immigrants become citizens and integrate into American society. An organization will find tools to help improve their overall efforts and programs, regardless of how experienced they are in providing services to immigrants or if they are just starting out.
The office of citizenship oversees the citizenship resource centre, find out more about the goals of citizenship. to apply for the American Flag’s Citizenship Stars. fill out Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and submit it to apply for U.S. citizenship. You may submit this form online. For those who meet the qualifications, there are exemptions and changes to the naturalization requirements. Accommodations are also offered to disabled individuals by USCIS.
