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PATH TO U.S CITIZENSHIP
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These are the most common path to U.S. citizenship, which allows a green card holder (permanent resident) of at least 5 years to apply for naturalization.
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Other paths include: Green card holders married to U.S. citizens Green card holders in the military and
their family Citizenship through parents
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Green card holders married to U.S. citizens
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In general, you may qualify for naturalization under Section 319(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) if you
• Have been a permanent resident (green card holder) for at least 3 years.
• Have been living in marital union with the same U.S. citizen spouse during such time.
• Meet all other eligibility requirements under this section.
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In certain cases, spouses of U.S. citizens employed abroad may qualify for naturalization regardless of their time as permanent residents. These spouses may qualify under Section 319(b) of the INA.
For more information, see USCIS Policy Manual Citizenship and Naturalization Guidance.
For information relating to spouses of military members, see our Members of the Military and Their Families page. Also for information about becoming a permanent resident or petitioning for family members, please visit our Green Card or Family WebPages.
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Green card holders in the military and their family
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USCIS recognizes the important sacrifices made by non-U.S. citizen members of the U.S. armed forces and their families.
USCIS is committed to processing their naturalization applications in a timely and efficient manner while providing exemplary customer service, maintaining the integrity of the immigration system, and maintaining the security of the process.
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Members of the U.S. armed forces and their dependents (spouses and children) may be eligible for citizenship, to include expedited and overseas processing, under special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
If you are a U.S. armed forces member seeking to petition for your family member for permanent residence (green card).
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Citizenship for Military Members
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Members of the U.S. armed forces may be eligible for citizenship by qualifying for naturalization through military service under Section 328 or 329 of the INA.
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Citizenship for Spouses & Children of Military Members
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Spouses of U.S. citizen members of the U.S. armed forces who are (or will be) deployed may be eligible for expedited naturalization or for overseas processing.
Children of U.S. citizen military members deployed abroad may be eligible for overseas processing.
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Citizenship through parents
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There are two general ways to obtain citizenship through U.S. citizen parents, one at birth and one after birth but before the age of 18. The term “parents” includes:
• The genetic father, • The genetic mother, and • The non-genetic gestational mother If she is the legal parent at the time of birth under
the law of the relevant jurisdiction.
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Eligibility Requirements
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If you are a green card holder of at least 5 years, you must meet the following requirements in order to apply for naturalization:
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Be 18 or older at the time of filingBe a green card holder for at least 5 years
immediately preceding the date of filing the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
Have lived within the state, or USCIS district with jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence, for at least 3 months prior to the date of filing the application
Have continuous residence in the United States as a green card holder for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
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Be physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
Reside continuously within the United States from the date of application for naturalization up to the time of naturalization
Be able to read, write, and speak English and have knowledge and an understanding of U.S. history and government (civics).
Be a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law
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