Naturalization Requirements to Obtain United States Citizenship

To be meet the naturalization requirements based on being a lawful permanent resident for at least five years, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old when you submit Form N-400, Application for Naturalization

• Show you have been a lawfully admitted permanent resident of the United States for at least five years

• Demonstrate continuous residence in the United States for at least five years immediately before the date you file Form N-400

• Show you have been physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the five years immediately before the date you file Form N-400

• Show you have lived for at least three months in a state or USCIS district having jurisdiction over your place of residence

• Show that you are a person of good moral character and have been a person of good moral character for at least five years immediately before the date you file Form N-400

• Demonstrate an attachment to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution

• Be able to read, write and speak basic English

• Have knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the history, and of the principles and form of government, of the United States

• Take an Oath of Allegiance to the United States.

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An applicant for U.S Citizenship is exempt from the English language requirement where the test can be taken in the applicant's native language  if:

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• The Applicant is age 50 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and has lived as a permanent resident (Green Card holder) in the United States for 20 years
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• Age 55 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and has lived as a permanent resident in the United States for 15 years