| Before you apply for naturalization, you must meet a few requirements.
Depending on your situation, there are different requirements that may apply to you.
However, generally, an applicant for naturalization must:
• Be a lawful permanent resident (have a “green card”).
• Demonstrate continuous permanent residence in the United States for at least 5 years.
(In some cases, this may be 3 years if you are married to a U.S. citizen.)
• Show that you have been physically present in the United States for 30 months.
(In some cases, this may be 18 months if you are married to a U.S. citizen.)
• Show that you have lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where you claim residence.
Before applying for naturalization please keep in mind that if you have a parent that was a U.S. citizen, either
by birth or naturalization, before you turned 18 years old, you may have a claim to citizenship.
These are general guidelines that do not apply to every applicant. For more information on these
requirements, please visit :
San Diego Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(619) 752-5379
http://pkimmigration.com/
Do you support the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution and
are you willing to swear an oath to the United States?
You must be willing to support and defend the United States and its Constitution.
You declare your “attachment” or loyalty to the United States and the Constitution when you take the Oath
of Allegiance at your naturalization ceremony.
You become a U.S. citizen after you take the Oath of Allegiance.
Are you a man between the ages of 18 and 26?
If you are a man between the ages of 18 and 26, you must register for the Selective Service and provide
proof of your registration to USCIS. If you are 26 or older but under the age of 31, you must provide proof
that you registered with the Selective Service when you were required to do so.
If you were required to register and did not, you must bring to your interview both a written statement
explaining why you did not register and a letter from the Selective Service System indicating your status. For
more information, Please Contact:
San Diego Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(619) 752-5379
http://pkimmigration.com/
Have you ever been married, divorced, widowed, or had your name legally changed?
If yes, bring a copy of your marriage certificate, your divorce or annulment decree, or the death certificate
of your former spouse. If you changed your name through a court, bring a copy of the court decree that
legally changed your name. Also, if your current spouse was married before, bring evidence of the termination
of your spouse’s prior marriage(s). Failing to show proof of your current marital status or legal name may
delay your case.
This fact sheet attempts to simplify the naturalization eligibility requirements and list of documents that can
be asked for during the naturalization interview. This fact sheet references the most commonly used
documents, but is not an all-inclusive list. A USCIS Officer may ask for additional information and documents
that are not included in this fact sheet. For additional information on applying for naturalization, Please
Contact:
San Diego Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(619) 752-5379
http://pkimmigration.com/
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