Citizenship

General Eligibility Requirements for Naturalization:

  1. Be 18 years old or older at the time of filing the N-400 Application for Naturalization

  2. Be a lawful permanent resident

  3. 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.)

  4. 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.)

  5. Show that you have lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where you claim residence.

For more information: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/G-1151.pdf

Study Materials for the U.S. Citizenship Exam

We found some online study materials that will be helpful in preparation for the U.S. Citizenship Test

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Open Door Immigration Services did not create nor does not own any of the educational materials listed on this page. These materials may be helpful as you prepare for your citizenship exam. We recognize the authors of each resource and credit them for the materials they have created.