What are the Qualifications to Become a US Citizen?

What are the Qualifications to Become a US Citizen?

So finally, you have become a Green Card holder, now what? What are the next steps and do I qualify to become a naturalized citizen are the many questions we hear at Suleiman | Amaidas | Rezai, PLLC. This blog will provide the qualifications to naturalization.

Option 1:

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 resided within the state, for at least 3 months prior to the date of filing the application
  • You have been physically present in the US for at lest 30 months out of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of filling the application
  • Reside continuously within the US 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

Option 2:

Naturalization for Spouses of U.S. Citizens

Or in other words: Being Married to a U.S. Citizen.

You may qualify for naturalization under Section 319(a) of the immigration Nationality Act (INA) if you are:

  • at least 18 years of age
  • Have been a permanent resident (green card holder) for at least three years immediately preceding the date of filing the N-400, application for naturalization form
  • Have been living in marital union with the U.S. citizen spouse, who has been a U.S. citizen during all of such period, during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application and up until examination on the application
  • 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 lawful permanent resident for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
  • Reside continuously within the United States from the date of application for naturalization until the time of naturalization
  • Be physically present in the United States for at least 18 months out of the 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
  • Be able to read, write, and speak English and have knowledge and an understanding of U.S. history and government (also known as 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

Should you hire us, we can provide a step-by-step process dedicated to your immigration needs. When it comes to your immigration needs, it matters and it matters to us as your Legal representatives. Feel Free to contact us by email, phone, or in person by the office. 

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