September 2 2018

Naturalization – How to Become a US Citizen

Once you have a green card, how and when can you become a US citizen through naturalization?

While generally, you must be a lawful permanent resident to apply for naturalization, there are certain narrow exceptions to this rule. We provide videos, articles and links explaining who is eligible for naturalization as well as the application procedures, including an online, self-correcting history and government test.

To be eligible to become a US citizen through naturalization, you must:

Be a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 5 years, or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen for a minimum of the 3 years (although there are certain exceptions to this requirement for persons who have honorable service in the U.S. Armed Forces);
Be physically present in the United States for over 50% of the required residency period;
Be a person of good moral character;
Take an oath of loyalty to the United States;
Be able to speak, read and write simple words and phrases in the English language (although there are certain exceptions to this rule); and
Pass a test in US history and government.

Once you become a citizen of the United States, you may sponsor your spouse, parents, sons and daughters as well as your brothers and sisters for lawful permanent residence in the U.S.

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“I would like to thank the team of Carl Shusterman’s Office who took care of my application for naturalization. Everything went well and very fast! Very efficient and professional!”

- Jennie Kil, San Francisco, California
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