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Eligibility Requirements for Naturalization

When an individual wants to become a citizen of the United States, they will have to go through the process of naturalization. Of course, there is a lengthy process that the individual will have to go through in order to successfully become a naturalized citizen. There are ten basic eligibility requirements that one will have to fulfill in order to become a citizen.

  1. The individual must be at least 18 years of age at the time the Application for Naturalization is filed
  2. The individual must be a permanent resident for at least 5 years
  3. The individual must prove that they have continuously resided in the United States for at least 5 years before the form is filed
  4. The individual must have been physically present in the U.S. for 30 months out of the 5 years before filing
  5. The individual must show that they have lived in the same state or district that they are applying in for at least 3 months. This may be different for students.
  6. The individual must be a person of good moral character
  7. The individual must be able to demonstrate an attachment to the ideals of the United States Constitution
  8. The individual must pass the U.S. history and government examination
  9. They must demonstrate an ability to read, write, and speak basic English
  10. They must finally, take an oath of allegiance to the United States

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