Steps
- Step 1: Find out if you are eligible
Also, Able to read, write, and speak English and have good knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government.
Next, Have good moral character
Then, Attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution and favorable disposition toward the United States.
Finally, All applicants for naturalization must be willing to support and defend the United States and our Constitution.
- Step 2: Complete an application and collect the necessary documents
- Step 3: Get Photographed
- Step 4: Send your application, documents, and fee to the Service Center
The bio-metric services fee for having your fingerprints taken is:
$ 80.00
You must send total $675.00 fee with your application.
- Step 5: Get Fingerprinted
- Step 6: Being Interviewed
- You should bring the following identification to your interview:
- Your Permanent Resident or Alien Registration Card,
- Your passport (even if it has expired), and
- ny Re-entry Permits you have.
- Answer questions about your application and background.
- Take the English and civics tests
- Step 7: Receive a decision
After your interview, you will receive a Form N-652 that gives you information about the results of your interview. Based on all the information you have given USCIS, USCIS will either grant, continue, or deny your naturalization application after your interview.
- Step 8: Take the oath and become a citizen