How can you apply for citizenship if you have a green card? Naturalization and form N-400
Legal Permanent Residents ( green card holders) can acquire U.S. citizenship through naturalization. Legal Permanent Resident can apply for naturalization by preparing form N-400, the application for naturalization. Naturalization is the process where U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen (alien) after fulfilling certain requirements.
You May Qualify for Naturalization IF:
You have been a permanent resident for at least 5 years, AND
You meet the following requirements in order to apply for naturalization:
Be 18 or older at the time of filing
Be a green card holder for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
Have lived within the state, or USCIS district with jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence, for at least 3 months prior to the date of filing the application
Have continuous residence in the United States as a green card holder for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
Be physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
Reside continuously within the United States from the date of application for naturalization up to the time of naturalization
Be able to read, write, and speak English and have knowledge and an understanding of U.S. history and government (civics).
Be a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law.
You May Also Qualify for Naturalization IF:
You have been a permanent resident for 3 years or more and meet all eligibility requirements to file as a spouse of a U.S. citizen AND,
You meet the following requirements in order to apply for naturalization:
Be 18 or older
Be a permanent resident (green card holder) for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
Have been living in marital union with the U.S. citizen spouse, who has been a U.S. citizen during all of such period, during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application and up until examination on the application.
Have lived within the state, or USCIS district with jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence, for at least 3 months prior to the date of filing the application
Have continuous residence in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application.
Reside continuously within the United States from the date of application for naturalization until the time of naturalization
Be physically present in the United States for at least 18 months out of the 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application.
Be able to read, write, and speak English and have knowledge and an understanding of U.S. history and government (also known as civics).
Be a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law.
Christopher Tompkins is a New York City Immigration Attorney that has been handling Citizenship and Green Card Matters for over 20 years in New York City for residents of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Contact him at 212 962-5363.
website: http://www.ny-immigration-lawyer.net/
Email: [email protected].
Visit the Office on Facebook at :www.facebook.com/NewYorkCityImmigrationLawyer
Legal Permanent Residents ( green card holders) can acquire U.S. citizenship through naturalization. Legal Permanent Resident can apply for naturalization by preparing form N-400, the application for naturalization. Naturalization is the process where U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen (alien) after fulfilling certain requirements.
You May Qualify for Naturalization IF:
You have been a permanent resident for at least 5 years, AND
You meet the following requirements in order to apply for naturalization:
Be 18 or older at the time of filing
Be a green card holder for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
Have lived within the state, or USCIS district with jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence, for at least 3 months prior to the date of filing the application
Have continuous residence in the United States as a green card holder for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
Be physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
Reside continuously within the United States from the date of application for naturalization up to the time of naturalization
Be able to read, write, and speak English and have knowledge and an understanding of U.S. history and government (civics).
Be a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law.
You May Also Qualify for Naturalization IF:
You have been a permanent resident for 3 years or more and meet all eligibility requirements to file as a spouse of a U.S. citizen AND,
You meet the following requirements in order to apply for naturalization:
Be 18 or older
Be a permanent resident (green card holder) for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
Have been living in marital union with the U.S. citizen spouse, who has been a U.S. citizen during all of such period, during the 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application and up until examination on the application.
Have lived within the state, or USCIS district with jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence, for at least 3 months prior to the date of filing the application
Have continuous residence in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application.
Reside continuously within the United States from the date of application for naturalization until the time of naturalization
Be physically present in the United States for at least 18 months out of the 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application.
Be able to read, write, and speak English and have knowledge and an understanding of U.S. history and government (also known as civics).
Be a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law.
Christopher Tompkins is a New York City Immigration Attorney that has been handling Citizenship and Green Card Matters for over 20 years in New York City for residents of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Contact him at 212 962-5363.
website: http://www.ny-immigration-lawyer.net/
Email: [email protected].
Visit the Office on Facebook at :www.facebook.com/NewYorkCityImmigrationLawyer
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