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Citizenship & Naturalization

What is dual citizenship?

Dual citizenship is a term that is used to define a situation when a person holds citizenship for more than one country. It is possible to have dual citizenship. For example, if you are a German citizen and then become a naturalized U.S. Citizen, you can retain your German citizenship so long as the German government allows for this. The U.S. government has no say in another countries requirements for citizenship.

What is a certificate of naturalization?

A certificate of naturalization, properly call a Certificate of Citizenship, is a USCIS document that provides evidence of one's status as a United States Citizen. In some cases, persons who obtained US Citizen automatically or by operation of law do not have any documentary proof of their status as a U.S. Citizen. These people should apply for a Certificate of Citizenship on Form N-600.

When can I file my application for naturalization?

An application for naturalization can be filed 90 days before the applicant meets all the requirements to apply. So, she should be able to apply 90 days before she has been a LPR for 3 years.