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Path to U.S. Citizenship
(1) Becoming a U.S. Citizen: An Overview of the Naturalization Process Video
(2) The USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test Video
www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test/becoming-us-citizen-overview-naturalization-process
www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-naturalization/path-us-citizenship
This page describes the most common path to U.S. citizenship, which allows a green card holder (permanent resident) of at least 5 years to apply for naturalization.
Other paths include:
Green card holders married to U.S. citizens
Green card holders in the military and their family
Citizenship through parents
Eligibility Requirements
If you are a green card holder of at least 5 years, you must meet the following requirements in order to apply for naturalization:
- Be 18 or older at the time of filing
- Be a green card holder for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
- Have lived within the state, or USCIS district with jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence, for at least 3 months prior to the date of filing the application
- Have continuous residence in the United States as a green card holder for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
- Be physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
- Reside continuously within the United States from the date of application for naturalization up to the time of naturalization
- Be able to read, write, and speak English and have knowledge and an understanding of U.S. history and government (civics).
- Be a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law
E Pluribus Unum - Out of Many, One
-Motto inscripted on the Great Seal of the United States
Welcome!
We are very pleased that you want to become a U.S. citizen. The United States is a nation of immigrants. Throughout our history, immigrants have come here seeking a better way of life and have strengthened our Nation in the process. For more than 200 years, the United States has remained strong because of our citizens and the common civic values we share. Deciding to become a U.S. citizen is one of the most important decisions in a person’s life. If you decide to apply for naturalization, you will be showing your permanent commitment to the United States. You will also be showing your loyalty to its Constitution and its people.
When you are naturalized, you agree to accept all of the responsibilities of being a citizen. You agree to support the United States, its Constitution, and its laws. In return, you are rewarded with all the rights and privileges that are part of citizenship. We welcome your interest and hope you will read on to learn more about naturalization.
What Is Naturalization?
Naturalization is commonly referred to as the manner in which a person not born in the United States voluntarily becomes a U.S. citizen.
What Is This Guide for? : www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/article/M-476.pdf
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) created this Guide to provide better and more consistent information
to people interested in naturalization. It is written mainly for people 18 years or older who want to become citizens. Please take the time to review this information
to make sure that you are eligible to apply for naturalization. You can find more information at www.uscis.gov or by calling Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283 or 1-800-767-1833 (for hearing impaired).
What Are the Benefits and Responsibilities of Citizenship?
Benefits
The Constitution and laws of the United States give many rights to both citizens and non-citizens living in the United States.
However, some rights are only for citizens, such as:
• Voting. Only U.S. citizens can vote in Federal elections. Most States also restrict the right to vote, in most elections, to U.S. citizens.
• Bringing family members to the United States. Citizens generally get priority when petitioning to bring family members permanently to this country.
• Obtaining citizenship for children born abroad. In most cases, a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen is automatically a U.S. citizen.
• Traveling with a U.S. passport.
A U.S. passport allows you to get assistance from the U.S. government when overseas.
• Becoming eligible for Federal jobs. Most jobs with government agencies require U.S. citizenship.
• Becoming an elected official. Many elected offices in this country require U.S. citizenship.
• Showing your patriotism. In addition, becoming a U.S. citizen is a way to demonstrate your commitment to your new country.
Responsibilities
To become a U.S. citizen you must take the Oath of Allegiance.
The oath includes several promises you make when you become a U.S. citizen, including promises to:
• Give up all prior allegiance to any other nation or sovereignty;
• Swear allegiance to the United States;
• Support and defend the Constitution and the laws of the United States; and
• Serve the country when required.
U.S. citizens have many responsibilities other than the ones mentioned in the Oath. Citizens have a responsibility to participate in the political process by registering and voting in elections. Serving on a jury is another responsibility of citizenship. Finally, America becomes stronger when all of its citizens respect the different opinions, cultures, ethnic groups, and religions found in this country. Tolerance for differences is also a responsibility of citizenship.
When you decide to become a U.S. citizen, you should be willing to fulfill the responsibilities of citizenship. We hope you will honor and respect the freedoms and opportunities citizenship gives you. At the same time, we hope you become an active member of your community. It is by participating in your community that you truly become an American.
The above list does not include all the benefits of citizenship, only some of the more important ones.
(1) Becoming a U.S. Citizen: An Overview of the Naturalization Process Video
(2) The USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test Video
www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test/becoming-us-citizen-overview-naturalization-process
www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-naturalization/path-us-citizenship
This page describes the most common path to U.S. citizenship, which allows a green card holder (permanent resident) of at least 5 years to apply for naturalization.
Other paths include:
Green card holders married to U.S. citizens
Green card holders in the military and their family
Citizenship through parents
Eligibility Requirements
If you are a green card holder of at least 5 years, you must meet the following requirements in order to apply for naturalization:
- Be 18 or older at the time of filing
- Be a green card holder for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
- Have lived within the state, or USCIS district with jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence, for at least 3 months prior to the date of filing the application
- Have continuous residence in the United States as a green card holder for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
- Be physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
- Reside continuously within the United States from the date of application for naturalization up to the time of naturalization
- Be able to read, write, and speak English and have knowledge and an understanding of U.S. history and government (civics).
- Be a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law
E Pluribus Unum - Out of Many, One
-Motto inscripted on the Great Seal of the United States
Welcome!
We are very pleased that you want to become a U.S. citizen. The United States is a nation of immigrants. Throughout our history, immigrants have come here seeking a better way of life and have strengthened our Nation in the process. For more than 200 years, the United States has remained strong because of our citizens and the common civic values we share. Deciding to become a U.S. citizen is one of the most important decisions in a person’s life. If you decide to apply for naturalization, you will be showing your permanent commitment to the United States. You will also be showing your loyalty to its Constitution and its people.
When you are naturalized, you agree to accept all of the responsibilities of being a citizen. You agree to support the United States, its Constitution, and its laws. In return, you are rewarded with all the rights and privileges that are part of citizenship. We welcome your interest and hope you will read on to learn more about naturalization.
What Is Naturalization?
Naturalization is commonly referred to as the manner in which a person not born in the United States voluntarily becomes a U.S. citizen.
What Is This Guide for? : www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/article/M-476.pdf
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) created this Guide to provide better and more consistent information
to people interested in naturalization. It is written mainly for people 18 years or older who want to become citizens. Please take the time to review this information
to make sure that you are eligible to apply for naturalization. You can find more information at www.uscis.gov or by calling Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283 or 1-800-767-1833 (for hearing impaired).
What Are the Benefits and Responsibilities of Citizenship?
Benefits
The Constitution and laws of the United States give many rights to both citizens and non-citizens living in the United States.
However, some rights are only for citizens, such as:
• Voting. Only U.S. citizens can vote in Federal elections. Most States also restrict the right to vote, in most elections, to U.S. citizens.
• Bringing family members to the United States. Citizens generally get priority when petitioning to bring family members permanently to this country.
• Obtaining citizenship for children born abroad. In most cases, a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen is automatically a U.S. citizen.
• Traveling with a U.S. passport.
A U.S. passport allows you to get assistance from the U.S. government when overseas.
• Becoming eligible for Federal jobs. Most jobs with government agencies require U.S. citizenship.
• Becoming an elected official. Many elected offices in this country require U.S. citizenship.
• Showing your patriotism. In addition, becoming a U.S. citizen is a way to demonstrate your commitment to your new country.
Responsibilities
To become a U.S. citizen you must take the Oath of Allegiance.
The oath includes several promises you make when you become a U.S. citizen, including promises to:
• Give up all prior allegiance to any other nation or sovereignty;
• Swear allegiance to the United States;
• Support and defend the Constitution and the laws of the United States; and
• Serve the country when required.
U.S. citizens have many responsibilities other than the ones mentioned in the Oath. Citizens have a responsibility to participate in the political process by registering and voting in elections. Serving on a jury is another responsibility of citizenship. Finally, America becomes stronger when all of its citizens respect the different opinions, cultures, ethnic groups, and religions found in this country. Tolerance for differences is also a responsibility of citizenship.
When you decide to become a U.S. citizen, you should be willing to fulfill the responsibilities of citizenship. We hope you will honor and respect the freedoms and opportunities citizenship gives you. At the same time, we hope you become an active member of your community. It is by participating in your community that you truly become an American.
The above list does not include all the benefits of citizenship, only some of the more important ones.