NATURALIZATION:

If you have been a lawful permanent resident in the U.S. for between three to five years, you are most likely eligible for U.S. citizenship.

Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act.

To apply for naturalization, you are required to file Form N-400 along with other supporting documents.

You May Qualify for Naturalization if:

• You are 18 years old at the time of filing Form N-400.
• You have been a permanent resident for at least 5 years and meet all other eligibility requirements.
• You have been a permanent resident for 3 years or more and meet all eligibility requirements to file as a spouse of a U.S. citizen.
• You have qualifying service in the U. S. armed forces and meet all other eligibility requirements.
• Your child may qualify for naturalization if you are a U.S. citizen, the child was born outside the U.S., the child is currently residing outside the U.S., and all other eligibility requirements are met.

In addition, you may already be a U.S. citizen and not need to apply for naturalization if your biological or adoptive parent(s) became a U.S. citizen before you reached the age of 18.