| With so many immigrants opting to live abroad in | | | | office for processing. |
| countries that allow freedom and liberty plenty of | | | | 2. Once received by the correct department your |
| people are deciding to become naturalized so that | | | | form will be checked and reviewed with an interview |
| they too can share in some of the same privileges as | | | | date organized where you will be asked a variety of |
| those born in this magnificent country have. Is there | | | | questions pertaining to US history, values and |
| much difference between being a naturalized US | | | | personal reasons why you would like to become an |
| citizen and simply having a green card US residency | | | | American. It is best to answer honestly and remain |
| status? Sure you feel like you've just won the green | | | | calm during the interview. |
| card lottery and you are thrilled to be able to live and | | | | 3. As there is a Citizenship Test which you must take |
| work in the US; but what's required if you decide to | | | | and pass you should do a little research. Questions |
| relinquish your homeland and call America home once | | | | include the meaning of democracy and the Bill of |
| and for all? | | | | Rights as well as various US historical facts and basic |
| For those immigrants wishing to become naturalized | | | | English literacy skills. However passing the test isn't |
| they must agree to meet various responsibilities and | | | | too difficult with adequate preparation. |
| uphold the United States Constitution. In return for | | | | 4. Obviously to become a naturalized US citizen being |
| swearing allegiance to American values and principals | | | | of good moral character is also necessary which also |
| there are many benefits and privileges granted just | | | | means being honest and upholding the law. This |
| like the American born population. | | | | stands without reason, as the US is happy to |
| There are several residency requirements before | | | | welcome honest good people. |
| being able to apply for American citizenship. To be | | | | 5. You will need to supply to the Department of |
| deemed as eligible you must have lived in America | | | | Homeland Security your two passport type |
| continuously for at least five years or three years if | | | | photographs along with any supporting documents, |
| you are the spouse of an American. If you leave the | | | | finger-print verification and any fees payable for your |
| country for more than six months to twelve at a | | | | new US citizenship processing. |
| time, the continuance of residency is viewed as | | | | 6. When an interview appointment is scheduled it is |
| broken meaning that a valid reason must be given if | | | | important that you attend and also bring your |
| you wish to proceed. Any time spent abroad longer | | | | passport, green card, permits and so on with you. |
| than twelve months is considered invalid meaning you | | | | After you have had your interview, passed the US |
| must start again or apply for special consideration. | | | | citizenship test and supplied the necessary paperwork |
| These fabulous, easy to follow tips should help you | | | | and been successful in your application; you will be |
| better understand the US naturalization process | | | | invited to attend a ceremony where you will swear |
| making the whole deal very simple indeed. | | | | an oath thereby becoming a fully fledged US |
| 1. The form you will need to fill out and submit is | | | | naturalized citizen. What's next? A celebration of |
| called an N-400 and it is available online or via mail. | | | | course! |
| Once filled in present it to your local government | | | | |