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US Naturalization
US Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is conferred upon a foreign citizen or national. Not everyone who enters the United States is eligible for US naturalization, the requirements are:
- a period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States ;
- residence in a particular USCIS District prior to filing;
- an ability to read, write, and speak English;
- a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government;
- good moral character;
- attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution; and,
- favorable disposition toward the United States .
US naturalization candidates must be of good moral character. Other naturalization requirements may be modified or waived for certain applicants based on age or status such as being spouses of U.S. citizens.
Step-by-Step US Naturalization Kit
Do-it-Yourself US Citizenship Application Kits are available to help you through the naturalization process. Step-by Step instructions with samples of completed applications to assist you in preparing, completing, and filing the necessary documents, as well as provide you with all the tools necessary.
US Naturalization- Waivers, Exceptions, and Special Cases
Spouses of U.S. Citizens
Generally, certain lawful permanent residents married to a U.S. citizen may file for US naturalization after residing continuously in the United States for three years if immediately preceding the filing of the application:
- the applicant has been married to and living in a valid marital union with the same U.S. citizen spouse for all three years;
- the U.S. spouse has been a citizen for all three years and meets all physical presence and residence requirements; and
- the applicant meets all other naturalization requirements.
There are also exceptions for lawful permanent residents married to U.S. citizens stationed or employed abroad. Some lawful permanent residents may not have to comply with the residence or physical presence requirements when the U.S. citizen spouse is employed by one of the following:
- the U.S. Government (including the U.S. Armed Forces);
- American research institutes recognized by the Attorney General;
- recognized U.S. religious organizations;
- U.S. research institutions;
- an American firm engaged in the development of foreign trade and
- commerce of the United States ; or
- certain public international organizations involving the United States.
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Oath of Allegiance
To become a US naturalization citizen, one must take the oath of allegiance. By doing so, an applicant swears to:
- support the Constitution and obey the laws of the U.S. ;
- renounce any foreign allegiance and/or foreign title; and
- 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 he or she is opposed to any type of service in armed forces based on religious teaching or belief, INS will permit these applicants to take a modified oath.
Children
There are several ways foreign-born children of U.S. citizens may obtain evidence of citizenship. Additionally a child may be conferred with US naturalization derivatively.
Important note: Children born abroad of U.S. citizen parents derive citizenship from their parents. The Certificate of Citizenship is merely a record of citizenship - it does not confer citizenship on an applicant.
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Veterans of U.S. Armed Forces
Certain applicants who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to file for US naturalization based on current or prior U.S. military service.
Lawful Permanent Residents with Three Years U.S. Military Service
An applicant who has served for three years in the U.S. military and who is a lawful permanent resident is excused from any specific period of required residence, period of residence in any specific place, or physical presence within the United States if an application for US naturalization is filed while the applicant is still serving or within six months of an honorable discharge.To be eligible for these exemptions, an applicant must:
- have served honorably or separated under honorable conditions;
- completed three years or more of military service;
- be a legal permanent resident at the time of his or her examination on the application; or
- establish good moral character if service was discontinuous or not honorable.
Applicants who file for US naturalization more than six months after termination of three years of service in the U.S. military may count any periods of honorable service as residence and physical presence in the United States.
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