How to Check Your US Naturalization Application Status, Requirements And Eligibility

Naturalization Eligibility

• Foreign nationals living in the U.S. as lawful permanent residents for at least five years before filing with no single absence from the U.S. of more than one year
• Spouses who have been permanent residents for three years, who are currently married to a U.S. citizen, and who have been married to the same U.S. citizen for the past three years
• Foreign nationals who have obtained permanent resident status through political asylum or are refugees and living in the U.S. as lawful permanent residents for at least four years
• Certain Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Lawful Permanent Residents with three years of U.S. Military Service
• Veterans who have served the U.S. Military Service honorably in any of the periods of armed conflict with hostile foreign forces
• Foreign nationals married to a U.S. citizen who died during a period of honorable active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces
• Foreign nationals who served on a vessel operated by the U.S. government or a vessel registered in the U.S. and owned by a U.S. corporation or citizen, who have been lawful permanent residents for at least five years
• Foreign national employees or individuals under contract to the U.S. Government who have resided in the U.S. as lawful permanent residents for at least five years
• Foreign nationals performing ministerial or priestly functions for a religious denomination or an interdenominational organization who have resided in the U.S. as lawful permanent residents for at least five years

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Naturalization Benefits

1. You are given the right to vote
2. You can apply for a U.S. passport
3. You can receive U.S. Government protection and assistance when abroad.

Naturalization Requirements

A. Age

You must be at least 18 years old.

B. Lawfully Admitted To The U.S.

It would be best if you were lawfully admitted for permanent residence and be legally accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the U.S. for at least:

1. Five years before applying for naturalization
2. Three years, if you are married to and are living with the same U.S. citizen, before applying for naturalization

C. Physical Presence In The U.S.

You must have resided for at least:

1. Thirty months in the U.S. during the previous five years (18 months during the previous three years for spouses of U.S. citizens) preceding your application for naturalization
2. Three months in the USCIS district where you are filing your application for naturalization

D. Good Moral Character

You must prove that you have been of good moral character for the last five years (three years if married to a U.S. citizen and one year if armed forces expedite).

E. Ability To Read, Write And Speak English

You must be able to read, write, speak, and understand words in ordinary usage in the English language. However, you may claim exemption from this requirement if, on the date of filing:

1. You have been residing in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident for 15 years or more and are over 55 years of age
2. You have been residing in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident for 20 years or more and are over 50 years of age, or
3. You have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment, where the impairment affects your ability to learn English

F. Knowledge And Understanding of U.S. History And Government

You must demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the history and the U.S.'s principles and form of government.

Note: You may claim exemption from this requirement if, on the date of filing, you have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment, where the impairment affects your ability to learn U.S. History and Government

Significant: If you have been living in the U.S. after lawful admission for permanent residence for at least 20 years and are over 65, you will be given special consideration in satisfying this requirement.

G. Oath of Allegiance

To become a citizen, you must take the oath of allegiance. By doing so, you swear to:

1. Support the Constitution and obey the laws of the U.S.
2. Renounce any foreign allegiance and foreign title, and
3. Bear arms for the Armed Forces of the U.S. or perform services for the government of the U.S. when required

In certain instances, where the applicant establishes that they are opposed to any service in the armed forces based on religious teaching or belief, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will permit these applicants to take a modified oath.

Notes on Naturalization

Before leaving the United States for more than a year, U.S. permanent residents must get a Reentry Permit.
Permanent residents of the United States who have lived there for at least five years seek citizenship.

Note: A spouse who has been a permanent resident for three years, is married to a U.S. citizen, and has been married to the same U.S. citizen for the previous three years may petition for citizenship.

Naturalization Fees

Filing Fee – Regular $725

How to Apply for US Natulessentiaalization:

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