Who Qualifies to Become a United States Citizen?

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Must have been lawfully admitted to U.S. for permanent residence.
3. Must have resided in U.S. for 5 years prior to filing application. (*Three (3) years if you obtained residency through marriage to a U.S. Citizen.)
4. Must have been physically present in the U.S. for at least 30 months out of the previous 5 years.
5. Must have resided in state of application for at least 3 months.
6. Must have good moral character.
7. Must show attachment to the principles of the Constitution.
8. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
9. Must demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of U.S. history and government.
10. Must take an oath of allegiance.

The UCSIS "Guide to Naturalization" is attached.