6 steps to becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen

Foreign-born residents living in the US for at least five years have the opportunity to apply to become naturalized US citizens. Applications for naturalization are handled by the Office of Citizenship and Immigration Services, also known as USCIS. United States citizenship status will grant you certain rights:

* The right to vote in US elections.

* The right to participate in federal programs (for example, Social Security)

* The right to obtain a US passport

* The right to obtain certain security clearances.

1. You must obtain admission to the US as a lawful permanent resident.

What this means is that you will need to obtain “green card” status. There is an exception: if an applicant has served time in the U.S. military (Army, Navy Air Force, Marine Corps) during a period of active warfare, they can obtain naturalization status without taking the steps required to become a permanent citizen, as long as you lived in the U.S. before joining the military.

2. Must live in the US continuously for five years after applying for naturalization

Once the applicant has applied for naturalization, he is expected to establish and maintain continuous residence.

3. Establish royal residence

When you file your petition for naturalization in your state, you must have lived in that state before applying for at least three months.

4. Acquire a basic understanding of US government and history.

By submitting a Form N-400 application for naturalization, you can request study materials to help you learn what you need to know about the English language, the US government, and history. This information will help you with the naturalization test. The test includes a naturalization self-assessment section and a section for the full naturalization test.

5. Must exemplify moral character and understanding of the US Constitution.

6. You must be at least 18 years old

To qualify for naturalization, you must be at least 18 years old at the time of application. Exceptions are allowed for children of permanent residents.

When their application is approved, applicants are asked to take a formal oath of allegiance to the United States rejecting allegiance to other parties and states.

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