Becoming a United States citizen is a goal for many people who come to this country. A lawful permanent resident (green card holder) is eligible to apply for Naturalization in either three or five years depending on how they obtained their green card, or if they are in the U.S. Armed Forces
Deciding to become a U.S. citizen is one of the most important decisions an immigrant can make. Depending on your situation, there may be different ways to obtain citizenship.
Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a lawful permanent resident after meeting the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
Acquisition of citizenship is obtained through U.S. citizenship parents either at birth or after birth, but before the age of 18.
Depending on your situation, there may be other requirements that you must fulfill.
I am a Lawful Permanent Resident of 5 Years
I am Married to a U.S. Citizen
I am Serving in the U.S. Military
I am the Child of a U.S. Citizen
You may become a U.S. citizen (1) by birth or (2) through naturalization.
The time it takes to be naturalized varies by location. The USCIS is continuing to modernize and improve the naturalization process and would like to decrease the time it takes to an average of 6 months after the Form N-400 is filed.
If you think that the USCIS was wrong to deny your naturalization application, you may request a hearing with an immigration officer. Your denial letter will explain how to request a hearing and will include the form you need.
If after an appeal hearing with the USCIS you still believe you have been wrongly denied naturalization, you may file a petition for a new review of your application in a U.S. District Court.
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