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Becoming a U.S. Citizen
The United States has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all parts of the world. America values the contributions of immigrants who continue to enrich this country and preserve its legacy as a land of freedom and opportunity.
Deciding to become a U.S. citizen is one of the most important decisions in an individual’s life. If you decide to apply to become a U.S. citizen, you will be showing your commitment to the United States and your loyalty to its Constitution. In return, you are rewarded with all the rights and privileges that are part of U.S. citizenship.
For information about becoming a permanent resident (green card holder) or petitioning for family members, visit the Green Card or Family pages at USCIS.gov.
- A Guide to Naturalization (USCIS)
A Guide to Naturalization (M-476) provides information on the benefits and responsibilities of citizenship, an overview of the naturalization process, and eligibility requirements. - Citizenship Resource Center (USCIS)
A comprehensive web portal that helps permanent residents better understand the citizenship process and gain the necessary skills required to be successful during the naturalization interview and test. The website also provides teachers, volunteers, and immigrant-serving organizations with a one-stop portal for citizenship information and resources. - Citizenship Through Naturalization (USCIS)
Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). - Citizenship Through Parents (USCIS)
Whether someone born outside the United States to a U.S. citizen parent or parents is a U.S. citizen depends on the law in effect when the person was born. - Citizenship for Military Personnel & Family Members (USCIS)
USCIS recognizes the important sacrifices made by non-U.S. citizen members of the U.S. armed forces and their families. USCIS is committed to processing their naturalization applications in a timely and efficient manner while providing exemplary customer service, maintaining the integrity of the immigration system, and maintaining the security of the process. - INFOPASS (USCIS)
A free and convenient Internet-based system that allows the public to make an appointment to speak with an Immigration Information Officer. - Naturalization Information Sessions (USCIS)
A series of upcoming naturalization information sessions for legal permanent residents and interested naturalization applicants. Topics covered at these FREE sessions will include: naturalization eligibility requirements, the naturalization process, the naturalization test and rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. - The Naturalization Test (USCIS)
One of the requirements for U.S. citizenship through naturalization is to take the naturalization test to demonstrate that you are able to read, write, and speak basic English and that you have a basic knowledge of U.S. history and government (also known as “Civics”).