So you wanna be a U.S. Citizen

The Naturalization Process

Naturalization• To become a U.S. citizen, a legal permanent

resident must go through naturalization

• Qualifications– Enter legally– Have a permanent home– Good person– Knowledge of U.S. gov’t and English– Medical examination

The Process• Step 1– Declaration of Intention – I want to be a U.S. Citizen

• Step 2 – petition for Naturalization– apply after 5 years , pay money

• Step 3 – Identity– Two pictures and fingerprints to USCIS

• Step 4 – Interview– Questions about yourself/history– Knowledge of English and Citizenship Test

• Step 5 – Oath of Allegiance