Immigration
Naturalization

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.

The most common path to U.S. citizenship through Naturalization is being a lawful permanent resident (LPR) for at least five years. You can also obtain citizenship if you obtained your lawful permanent residence based on marriage to a U.S. citizen spouse and held the green card for three years. In addition, you also have to show that the marriage is still intact with that spouse.

To be eligible for Naturalization 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 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 (civics); and
• Take an Oath of Allegiance to the United States.

To find out more about how to apply for Naturalization, call us today.