Do I Qualify for Naturalization or Citizenship?
Naturalization is the procedure created by the government of the United States of America that enables foreign nationals or citizens to acquire citizenship in the United States, provided that they satisfy the standards outlined in the Immigration and Nationality Act. To become a citizen of the United States through the process of naturalisation, an individual is required to go through a series of steps that are extremely specific, exhaustive, and frequently difficult to understand. Because of this, the Immigration Law Office of Garcia and Phan is here to assist you in navigating through the full naturalisation process to become a citizen of the United States of America.
Obtaining an Initial Naturalization Certificate
An applicant for a certificate first files Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, with the U.S. finishing the citizenship procedure, and Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Permanent residents who satisfy the conditions must typically submit this form. After an official approves the application for naturalisation and the applicant has taken the oath of allegiance, USCIS normally issues the certificate.
The application process for a Certificate of Naturalization is simplified by CitizenPath. Our convenient service was created by experienced lawyers to make the procedure simple.
Replacing a Certificate of Naturalization
U.S. citizens who want to replace a Certificate of Naturalization may file Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document, with USCIS. You can replace a certificate for the following reasons:
- Certificate was lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated
- Name has legally changed
- Certificate is incorrect due to a USCIS typographical/clerical error
- Gender has legally changed
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You may qualify for naturalization if you have been a permanent U.S. resident for at least 5 years, or you have been married to a U.S. citizen for at least 3 years, (thus qualifying to file as a spouse of a U.S. citizen), or you have qualifying service in the U.S. armed forces. Providing you meet one of those qualifications, the basic requirements for obtaining naturalization are:
- Having physically lived in the United States for either 2 1/2 years as a permanent resident or 1 1/2 years if married to a U.S. citizen
- Having not spent more than 12 months (of your 5 years or 3 years) outside the U.S.
- Having resided at your current address for at least 3 months
- Being at least 18 years old
- Being of good moral character
- Being able to speak, read and write basic English
- Being able to pass a test showing basic knowledge of U.S. history and government
- Agreeing to support the Constitution of the United States and Taking an oath of allegiance to the United States
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A Certificate of Naturalization is a document to prove that the person named on the certificate has obtained U.S. citizenship through naturalization. Naturalization refers to the process in which a person not born in the United States voluntarily becomes a U.S. citizen. For foreign-born persons, naturalization is the most common way to become a U.S. citizen. This document is different than a Certificate of Citizenship.
A Certificate of Citizenship is an identity document proving U.S. citizenship. It is generally issued to derivative citizens and to persons who acquired U.S. citizenship. Derivation of citizenship is common for permanent resident children whose parent(s) naturalize. When certain requirements are met, the child automatically becomes a U.S. citizen. Acquisition of citizenship happens when a child is born outside the United States to at least one U.S. citizen parent. This certificate is different than a Certificate of Naturalization.
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