What Are the Requirements and Benefits of Naturalization?

It is the goal of many to become a citizen of the United States of America. This may be made possible through filing Form N-400, otherwise known as the form for naturalization. Continue reading to learn the requirements and benefits of naturalization and how one of the experienced attorneys at our Lyndhurst naturalization law firm, The Law Offices of Salvatore A. Falletta, can help you in applying.

What are the requirements of naturalization?

There is a lengthy list of requirements when it comes to becoming a naturalized citizen. For one, you must have been living in the United States for a certain amount of time. This timeframe is contingent on your visa status. Examples are as follows:

• If you came to the United States as a lawful permanent resident: you must have been living in the country for the past five years.
• If you came to the United States as a lawful permanent resident who served in the military: you must have been living in the country for the past three years.
• If you came to the United States seeking asylum: you must have been living in the country for the past four years.
• If you came to the United States as a spouse of a citizen: you must have been living in the country for the past three years.

In addition, you must demonstrate the following:

• You must demonstrate your residential and physical presence.
• You must demonstrate your good moral character.
• You must demonstrate your knowledge of the English language, the United States government, and United States history.
• You must demonstrate your loyalty toward the United States and becoming one of its citizens.

What are some of the benefits of naturalization?

If you make it past all these requirements, then you may begin reaping the benefits of being a United States citizen. These benefits are equally considered your rights as a citizen. Just some examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

• You will gain the ability to vote.
• You will gain the ability to serve on a jury.
• You will gain the ability to run for a government office.
• You will gain the ability to work at a federal office.
• You will gain the ability to travel outside of the country while using a United States passport.
• You will gain the ability to bring other family members or your minor children over to the United States.
• You will gain the ability to apply for certain federal grants and scholarships.
• You will gain the ability to apply for certain government benefits.

If you are ready and willing to kickstart your naturalization application, then employ one of the skilled attorneys at our Lyndhurst naturalization law firm today. We look forward to working alongside you.