Naturalization: Obtaining U.S. Citizenship

Are you ready to become a U.S. citizen?

To qualify for citizenship through naturalization, you must have had legal permanent resident status or a “Green Card,” for at least five years (or three years if you obtained permanent residence through a U.S. citizen spouse or under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

A legal permanent resident must be 18 years of age or older, have lived continuously in the U.S. during the required period (3 or 5 years), and demonstrate “good moral character.”

Part of the process includes attending a naturalization interview where you must demonstrate knowledge of U.S. history and civic education, as well as your English language skills.