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Naturalization
Naturalization is the process to become a U.S. citizen if you were born outside of the United States. If you meet certain requirements, you may become a U.S. citizen either at birth or after birth. Before applying for to become a Naturalized US Citizen, USCIS must ensure that you meet the necessary eligibility requirements for naturalization. To be eligible for naturalization, you generally must:
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of filing the form
- Have been a permanent resident (“Green Card”) for at least five years (three years if you are married to a U.S. citizen and obtained your Green Card through that marriage)
- Have resided within the state or USCIS district of where you are claiming to be a resident for a minimum of three months before filing your application
- You have been physically present in the U.S. for at least 2.5 years (1.5 years if you are married to a U.S. citizen)
- You demonstrate good moral character
- You demonstrate that you have basic knowledge of the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution and the United States’ form of government
- You have a basic understanding of U.S. history and civics
- You can speak, read, write basic English
- You have taken an Oath of Allegiance to the United States
In addition to completing and filing the correct form and supporting documents, you must also complete naturalization testing. The naturalization test (which we will give to you) demonstrates that you have the ability to communicate in basic English and that you have a basic understanding of U.S. history and civic. The USCIS computer randomly selects 10 of 100 questions and you must get six of them correct.
All naturalization applicants must take the naturalization test; however, if any of the following apply to you, you will be exempt from the English language test:
All naturalization applicants must take the naturalization test; however, if any of the following apply to you, you will be exempt from the English language test:
- You are at least 50 years of age at the time of filing your application and you have resided in the U.S. as a permanent resident for at least 20 years
- You are at least 55 years of age at the time of filing your application and you have resided in the U.S. as a permanent resident for at least 15 years
- You are at least 65 years of age at the time of filing your application and you have resided in the U.S. as a permanent resident for at least 20 years
Meeting the above qualifications means you will be exempt from the English language test but will still have to take the civics test in a language of your choosing.
Also, if you meet any of the following medical exceptions, you may be exempt from the English language and/or the civics test:
- You have been diagnosed with a physical or developmental disability
- You have been diagnosed with a mental impairment that has existed–or is expected to exist–for at least 12 months
If you believe you are eligible to apply for US Citizenship, let Easy USA Immigration do the work for you!
