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General Questions (8 entries)
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A person may become a U.S. citizen (1) by birth or (2) through naturalization.
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If you are not a U.S. citizen by birth or did not acquire U.S. citizenship automatically after birth, you may still be eligible to become a citizen through the normal naturalization ...
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The time it takes to be naturalized varies from one applicant to another. As of October 2001, USCIS reported that it takes, on average, between 6 and 9 months to become ...
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A child who is born in the United States, or born abroad to a U.S. citizen(s) who lived in (or came to) the United States for a period of time prior ...
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Some of the benefits include: You can travel out of the country for indefinite time periods You can petition for more family ...
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Generally, people are born U.S. citizens if they are born in the United States or if they are born to U.S. citizens.
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S ome people with disabilities need special consideration during the naturalization process. USCIS will make every effort to make reasonable accommodations in these cases. For example, if you use a wheelchair, ...
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Although many countries now accept dual citizenship, it all depends on the laws of your country. If the following list does not answer your question, please call your consulate or embassy ...
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Eligibility (2 entries)
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You are eligible for U.S. Citizenship if you have: Green Card for 4 years 9 months, & Basic English, or Green Card ...
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Some examples of those who should not apply for citizenship are: Individuals that have failed to pay their taxes or child support, committed a felony, registered to vote, have been out ...
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Do I Need to Speak English? (2 entries)
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You need to speak basic English. You should be able to answer such questions as: Where do you live? ...
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Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) who have had their green card for 15 years and are 55 years old, or have had their green card for 20 years and are 50 years ...
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Becoming a Citizen (4 entries)
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You become a citizen as soon as you take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States. In some places, you can choose to take the Oath the same day as ...
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You may get a new Certificate of Naturalization by submitting an "Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document" (Form N-565) to USCIS. You may download a Form N-565 at http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/files/N-565.pdf or by calling ...
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Your children under 18 years of age automatically become citizens. However, you must fill out the N-600 form in order to receive a certificate of citizenship and register the change in ...
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To obtain a passport for the first time, you need to go in person to a passport facilities with two photographs of yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a valid form ...
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Applying for Naturalization (6 entries)
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You can change your name as part of your naturalization if a court in your area conducts naturalization oath ceremonies. Otherwise, no name change can be recorded on your Certificate of ...
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You do not need a lawyer unless you have had certain issues with the police and/or government. Please look at our Stop Sign sheet and if you answer ...
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Yes. You should always be honest with Immigration regarding all: Arrests (including those by police, Immigration Officers, and other Federal Agents); convictions (even if they ...
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To be able to fill out your citizenship application you will need to bring the following to the workshop: Green card, Social Security ...
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You should use an "Application for Naturalization" (Form N-400), which you can download here: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/N-400.pdf
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Send to the service center of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in your area. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Service Centers. For Arizona, ...
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Cost and Financing (2 entries)
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As of November 2010, the cost is $680 . It must be paid using a money order payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security". Payment is not reimbursed in the case ...
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If you can show substantial evidence that you are unable to pay the fee, you may request a fee waiver by signing an affidavit and submitting it with your application. If ...
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The Interview (6 entries)
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If you fail the exam, you get a second attempt. If you fail the second time, you must submit a new application including the fee.
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USCIS will give you the next appointment date, if you cannot make it to that second appointment, you must send USCIS a copy of your N-445 along with a letter explaining ...
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At the Citizenship Interview, you are asked to both answer questions about U.S. History and to write a few sentences in English. Here are some examples of dictation sentences to be ...
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The Interview consists of: Questions from the N-400 Application U.S. History and Government Questions You have the ...
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It is very important not to miss your interview. If you have to miss your interview, you should notify the office where your interview is scheduled by mail as soon as ...
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You need to have a second interview if: You did not pass the English exam. You did not pass the U.S. History and ...
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After Submitting an Application (6 entries)
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In many cases, you may reapply. If you reapply, you will need to complete and resubmit a new N-400 and pay the fee again. You will also need to have your ...
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Yes, you can as long as your Permanent Resident Card is not expired, and you do not have any serious crimes on your record. However, be aware that it is not ...
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You may visit www.uscis.gov or call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. Have your A-number ready and application number. You may also write or visit the USCIS office. If you ...
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If you have a pending application or petition at a service center, call the NCSC toll-free number at 1-800-375-5283 when you move to report your address change. Please note that every ...
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Your time as a continuous resident may be broken. You will have to prove that you continued to live, work, and/or have ties to the U.S. (e.g. paid taxes) while you ...
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After USCIS has received your application, they will notify you of the location where you should get fingerprinted.
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The Oath Ceremony (4 entries)
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USCIS will mail you a notice telling you when and where your oath ceremony will be. In some cases you will be given your ceremony date the same day you pass ...
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You must return your Permanent Resident Card to USCIS at check in. The questions on form N-445, which is sent with your oath ceremony date letter, must be filled out before ...
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I will renounce foreign allegiances. I will support the constitution. I will serve the United States of America.
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If you cannot go to the oath ceremony, you should return the Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony Form N-445 that USCIS sent you. You should send the N-445 back to your ...
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Selective Service (2 entries)
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Selective Service registration allows the United States Government to maintain a list of names of men who may be called into military service in case of a national emergency requiring rapid ...
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Failure to register for the Selective Service may (in certain instances) make you ineligible for certain immigration benefits, such as citizenship. For instructions on registering with Selective Service ...
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Permanent Residency (4 entries)
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No, you only need to renew your Permanent Resident Card when it expires. For information on renewing an expired card: http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/renew.htm#apply
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The fee to submit the application (Form I-90) is $365, combined with the $85 biometric fee for a total of $450.
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If you apply for naturalization six months or more before the expiration date on your Permanent Resident Card, you may not have to apply for a new card. ...
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It begins when you are given official resident status, this date is on your Permanent Resident Card.
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