Citizenship Services & Tools
Apply for U.S.
Citizenship
Prepare Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, to “naturalize” and become a United States citizen.
Apply for a
Certificate of Citizenship
Prepare Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, to claim U.S. citizen through a parent.
Use the Citizenship
Cost Calculator
Compare the cost of becoming a U.S. citizen to remaining a permanent resident.
Replace a
Citizenship Document
Replace your Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship.
Citizenship Requirements for
5-Year Permanent Resident
Citizenship Requirements for 3-Year Married Permanent Resident
Citizenship Requirements for
U.S. Armed Forces
Continuous Residence
& Physical Presence
How to Prepare for U.S. Citizenship Test & Interview
What Happens
After Filing N-400
N-400 Frequently Asked Questions
U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Articles
How to Get U.S. Citizenship at a Reduced Cost
If you’re already a lawful permanent resident or U.S. national, it may be a great time apply for U.S. citizenship....
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3 Practical Benefits of U.S. Citizenship That Shouldn’t Be Overlooked
Proponents of U.S. citizenship will often point out the patriotic and emotional benefits of naturalization. These are all valid reasons,...
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Acquisition of Citizenship for Children Born Outside the United States
There are fundamentally two ways that a child (under the age of 18) can automatically become a U.S. citizen at...
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How to Respond to a USCIS Request for Evidence (RFE) Correctly
Short of a rejection or outright denial, one of the biggest ways U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) strikes fear...
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Failing to Register for Selective Service
How failing to register for Selective Service creates a problem for men filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization Permanent resident...
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Derivative Citizenship for Children of U.S. Citizens
Contrary to popular belief, children (minors under the age of 18) generally cannot naturalize as U.S. citizens of the United...
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Proving Your Child’s US Citizenship after Naturalization
The children of naturalized U.S. citizens generally become citizens automatically. In other words, current law extends U.S. citizenship to the...
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5 Paths to Citizenship That Most People Don’t Know About
In the vast majority of cases, the path to citizenship in the United States goes through permanent resident status (green...
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How U.S. Nationals Apply for Citizenship
Under current law, the vast majority of people born in the United States and its territories are born as U.S....
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Trump Administration Pushes for Massive Immigration Fee Increase
The next wave of Trump administration policy designed to reduce immigration is here. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has...
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What Happens at a USCIS Naturalization Interview
How to prepare for your test and interview after filing Form N-400 The naturalization interview is the final obstacle for...
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Immigration Papers: Your Proof of Immigration Status
Having immigration papers, documentation or proof of your legal status is essential if you have contact with law enforcement or...
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Getting Ready for the Naturalization Process
The naturalization process is the path through which a foreign national can voluntarily become a U.S. citizen. In order to...
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USCIS Receipt Number Explained
After you’ve filed almost any application or petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), they will respond by mailing...
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Apply for Citizenship with an Expired Green Card
You’ve decided that it may be time to apply for U.S. citizenship, but you also realize that your green card...
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Certificate of Naturalization Replacement Process
Upon naturalizing as a U.S. citizen at an oath ceremony, new citizens are presented with a Certificate of Naturalization. This...
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How to Get a Copy of Your Immigration File
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows you to obtain copies of the records and documents in your alien file...
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Filling Out the Application for U.S. Citizenship
With 20 pages of questions (and another 18 pages of instructions), filling out the application for U.S. citizenship can be...
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5 Common Reasons Form N-400 Gets Denied
U.S. citizenship is perhaps the greatest benefit any immigrant can receive. It is often the pinnacle of a long journey...
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Getting Ready for Naturalization: N-400 Document Checklist
The application to apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization, officially known as Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, is one of...
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How Divorce Can Affect Your Green Card Status and Immigration Standing
Divorce can be a devastating life event. It’s emotionally exhausting, financially costly and can even affect one’s immigration status in...
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Travel Abroad Affects N-400 Citizenship Eligibility
When applying for U.S. citizenship via naturalization, English and civics tests get much of the attention. But permanent residents often...
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Applying for Citizenship Through Marriage
Special rules in U.S. immigration law allow permanent residents applying for citizenship through marriage to become naturalized in just three...
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Top 7 Questions When Applying for Citizenship
Are you thinking about applying for citizenship but still have some lingering questions? These are the top 7 questions asked...
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5 Ways to Lose Permanent Resident Status
As the name suggests, permanent resident status is generally constant. It’s granted to people who intend to live in the...
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How to Apply for US Citizenship
If you’re a permanent resident in the United States, the process to apply for citizenship is fairly straight forward. After...
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Ways to Become a U.S. Citizen
U.S. citizenship carries tremendous privileges, rights and benefits. That’s why people will sacrifice so much to immigrate to America and...
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USCIS Lost My Application, Now What?
Unfortunately, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is no different than any other massive government organization – they are heavily...
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Cost of Citizenship is Less Than You Think
One of the common reasons permanent residents don’t apply for U.S. citizenship – cost. It presently costs $725 to file...
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How to Become a U.S. Citizen
Resources for permanent residents to overcome barriers like money, age, language, and civics knowledge. If you’ve put off naturalization because...
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Green Card Renewal Process is Sucking Us Dry
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continues to increase the fee on the green card renewal process. Every few years,...
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Form G-1450 and How to Use It With Your Application for U.S. Citizenship
Form G-1450 has come to the rescue of permanent residents that want to pay their naturalization fees with a credit...
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Obtain a Consular Report of Birth Abroad
A Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States (Form FS-240) is an official document certifying...
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American Dual Citizenship
Dual citizenship simply means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. But this can...
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Why Some Americans Renounce US Citizenship
In 2013, a record 2,999 Americans chose to renounce US citizenship, and 2014 looks to be no different. Based on...
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Permanent Residence vs Citizenship
It’s almost time to renew your green card. You definitely don’t want to pay the renewal fee again, but not...
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U.S. Citizenship Was Easy for These People
Honorary U.S. citizenship is wonderful. No confusing USCIS applications and instructions. No waiting for the mail to give you news....
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