BACK TO CITIZENSHIP What is the process for U.S. citizenship if I meet all of the requirements?
To become a U.S citizen, apply to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) using Form N-400, Application for Naturalization (and also Form N-600 if…
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How long does it take to become a U.S. citizen after filing my application for naturalization?
Once your citizenship application if filed, the approval time to become a U.S. citizen varies by person and location. Learn more about how long it takes from application to interview and steps you can take to avoid delays.
→ Read MoreWhat is the fee for Form N-400, the application for U.S. citizenship?
The filing fee as of 2017 for submission of the Form N-400 is $725.00. This fee includes the cost for the application ($640.00) and a biometric fee of $85.00. The biometric fee covers the expense of being fingerprinted and photographed after your application is submitted. Your fee must be included with your application. The USCIS does not accept cash. The form of your payment must be a check or money order drawn through a U.S. bank.
→ Read MoreWhat do I need to send to the INS to complete my application for a visa or for U.S. citizenship?
You must submit the following for your visa or U.S. citizenship application: The proper application for your situation. The application’s filing fee. A photocopy of…
→ Read MoreWhat is the best way to contact United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)?
For anything as important as your (or a loved one’s) citizenship, you want to document everything you do. You can file your application online at…
→ Read MoreWhere do I go to get fingerprinted for my application for permanent legal residence in the U.S.?
As you are completing your forms to obtain permanent legal status or naturalization, you will notice several instructions regarding fingerprint cards. You do not submit a card with your citizenship application. Any fingerprint cards submitted with your application will be rejected. After the INS receives your application, the INS officer will instruct you where to go to be fingerprinted. The INS only accepts fingerprints from an authorized fingerprint site.
→ Read MoreWhich INS form(s) will I need to apply for citizenship in the United States?
Every application to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is riddled with a series of forms and procedures. The main form that you will need to apply for naturalization is the Form N-400. If you have a child under eighteen years of age that you want to apply for citizenship, you would use Form N-600. If you had a relative that applied a few years back, do not simply accept a copy of the form they used.
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