So you wanna be a U.S. Citizen The Naturalization Process.

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So you wanna be a U.S. Citizen The Naturalization Process

Naturalization To become a U.S. citizen, a legal permanent resident must go through naturalization Qualifications – Enter legally – Have a permanent home – Good person – Knowledge of U.S. gov’t and English – Medical examination

The Process Step 1 – Declaration of Intention – I want to be a U.S. Citizen Step 2 – petition for Naturalization – apply after 5 years, pay money Step 3 – Identity – Two pictures and fingerprints to USCIS Step 4 – Interview – Questions about yourself/history – Knowledge of English and Citizenship Test Step 5 – Oath of Allegiance