What Are the Eligibility Requirements for Naturalization?
Green Card holders over 18 can apply for naturalization three to five years after obtaining a permanent residency. However, you must meet even more requirements to file for naturalization:
You cannot have left the U.S. for more than six months at a time during the three- to five-year waiting period.
You must take and pass a two-part test: one on the English language and another about U.S. history and government.
You must live in the state where you’re applying for citizenship for at least three months prior to filing.
You must have “good moral character,” which measures up to the standards of most average U.S. citizens.
Males who live in the U.S. between the ages of 18 and 25 must register with the Selective Service System.
You must be 100% willing to perform civil service or serve in the U.S. military, if necessary.
Lastly, you must be ready to defend the U.S. Constitution.
What Are the Steps in the N-400 Naturalization Process?
If you haven’t hired an immigration lawyer yet, you may not know the steps involved with the naturalization process. Here’s a general overview of what will happen:
Determine if you’re eligible for naturalization and meet the requirements.
Prepare and submit your Form N-400 with the help of an immigration attorney.
Attend your biometrics appointment.
Attend your interview with the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Receive an official USCIS decision on your Form N-400.
Upon approval, receive your official invitation to take the Oath of Allegiance.
Take your Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
Of course, the last steps are dependent on whether you receive approval. If you receive a continuance or denial, you must follow other legal avenues regarding your case.
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