Naturalization / Citizenship

U.S. citizenship provides tremendous rights and privileges both in the U.S. and around the world. For foreign nationals living in the U.S., becoming a U.S. citizen is the only way to completely safeguard yourself from the ever-changing and ever-burdensome immigration bureaucracy.

U.S. citizenship is usually determined by the circumstances of one's birth: whether you were born in the U.S. or abroad to U.S. citizen parents. However, a process called naturalization allows eligible foreign nationals to become U.S. citizens. Naturalization usually requires five (5) years of legal permanent residence (green card); the time can be reduced in some circumstances including marriage to a U.S. citizen, adoption by a U.S. citizen, or U.S. military service.

Eligibility for naturalization turns on many factors, including amount of time spent outside the U.S. since becoming a permanent resident and the existence of "good moral character".

In addition to eligibility, naturalization applicants must evidence a knowledge of American history and government and an ability to speak English. Information about these examinations can be found below.

Finally, a naturalization applicant must swear allegiance to the U.S. and be able to understand the oath. These requirements are sometimes waived in cases of disability or for the elderly.

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