
U.S. Citizenship Through Naturalization
To become a US Citizen, you must:
*Have had a Permanent Resident (Green) Card for at least five years, or for at least three years if you’re filing as the spouse of a U.S. citizen
*If you apply for naturalization less than six months before your Permanent Resident Card expires, or your card has already expired, you must renew your card.
*You can apply for naturalization before you receive your new Green Card, but you’ll need to submit a photocopy of the receipt of your Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, when you receive it
Meet certain eligibility requirements including being:
*At least 18 years old at the time of filing
*Able to read, write, and speak basic English
*A person of good moral character (at least five years before applying)
*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.)
Benefits of Becoming a U.S. Citizen:
*U.S. Passport
*The right to vote
*Run for public office
*Freedom to travel
*No deportation
*Social Benefits (access to Medicare)
*Citizenship for children under the age of 18
*Sponsor Close Relatives
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