Citizenship and Naturalization
Applying for U.S. citizenship is an important milestone for many, and you or your family member may be eligible to apply. The citizenship application process begins with completing and filing a Form N-400, Application for Naturalization with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) along with all required evidence and a corresponding filing fee. You will then attend an interview where you will review your application with an officer, take a multiple-choice civics exam on U.S. government and history and demonstrate that you speak, read and write basic English; unless you are exempt from any of these requirements.
In order to qualify for U.S. citizenship, you must generally:
- Be at least 18 years old;
- Be a Permanent Resident of the United States;
- Have been Permanent Resident for at least five years (or three years under certain circumstances);
- Show that you are a person of good moral character;
- Be able to read, write and speak basic English (or be exempt from the requirement);
- Be able to pass a multiple-choice civics exam, administered at your citizenship with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services;
- Meet other certain residence and physical presence requirements;
- Meet selective service requirements (if a male applicant);
- Not be ineligible for any other reason.
An experienced immigration attorney can help you determine whether you are eligible to take the next step towards obtaining your citizenship. At the Law Office of Sanger Brito-Lyon, we navigate clients through the citizenship application and interview process, even under the most complicated circumstances. Contact our office today for a consultation with our attorney at (562) 285-5515.