Naturalization?
Naturalization is how immigrants
In the next few pages, we describe the
become citizens of the United States.
naturalization eligibility requirements for
If you wish to apply for naturalization,
persons who will use Form N-400.
you should use the “Application for
Naturalization” (Form N-400).
The following table summarizes the
naturalization requirements for most
If you want to apply for citizenship
types of applicants. After the table is a
for a child who is under 18 years old,
section that provides more information
you should use the “Application for
on each requirement. If you still have
Certificate of Citizenship” (Form
questions about your eligibility, you
N-600) or “Application for Citizenship
should consult an immigrant assistance
and Issuance of a Certificate under
organization or USCIS.
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Section 322” (Form N-600K). For
more information about applying
for citizenship for your children, see
Questions 25-26 on pages 13-15.
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