Naturalization
Naturalization is
the process through which a foreign citizen
becomes an American Citizen.
Naturalization - Requirements
- Applicant must be at least 18
years old.
- If applicant received his/her residency through
marriage to a U.S. Citizen, he/she
must have Permanent Residence Status (Green Card) for
at least three years and still be married
to and living with the same U.S.
Citizen.
Otherwise, the permanent residency
requirement is five years.
- Must have been a resident of the state in
which the petition was filed for at
least three months.
- Must be physically present in the U.S. for
at least one-half of the five years
(one half of the three years for spouse of a Citizen).
- Must reside continuously within the U.S.
while the application for naturalization is being processed.
- Applicant must not be absent for a period
more than one year during the period
residence is required (three or five years).
- Must be a person of good moral character.
- The applicant must be interviewed by the
INS.
- Must speak, understand and write basic English.
Some exceptions may apply.
- Applicant must be willing to serve in the
U.S. armed forces or to perform work
of national importance under civilian direction
when
required by law.
Privileges
A person to whom the naturalization is
granted becomes a citizen of the U.S.and, as such, he/she acquires all
privileges of U.S. Citizens.
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