your journey to citizenship


  • Be at least 18 at the time of filing your Application of Naturalization (Form N-400)

  • Have been a permanent resident (had a green card) for at least five years

  • Display proof of having lived at least 3 months in the state or district from which you applied

  • Live in the states for five years after filling out your application for Naturalization

  • Show that you’ve been present in the country for at least 30 month of the five years

  • Be able to read, write and speak basic English

  • Have a basic understating of U.S. civics

  • Possess good moral Character

  • Demonstrate connection to the principles of the Constitution


    • If you’re still confused, check out this worksheet to help you decide if you are eligible to apply to become a citizen!

    You will officially have the right to:

  • Vote in all federal elections. Your voice matters in the polls more than ever.

  • Bring family members to the united states.

  • Run for office and become an elected official.

  • Travel with a U.S Passport.

  • Become eligible for Federal Jobs.

  • Obtain Citizenship for your children born abroad.


    • Keep in mind:
    While we can’t speak on behalf of the experience of everyone, it is true in many places that this country remains very xenophobic. and how people treat you as well as job opportunities may still be negative experiences, especially if you are a person of color. And don't be surprised if your children’s children are still call immigrants, remember, we built this nation. Assimilation is difficult and sometimes a very sad experience it’s a personal choice to maintain ties with your home country and and still come to terms with why you left. This is a long process and everyone deals with it differently, but the one thing we can share is you are not alone. The journey and challenges you have overcome are incredible, even if you don't always feel valued or welcome, you are not alone. Immigrants will always make this country great.

    1. Now that you’ve determined you’re eligible to apply for naturalization, you will be required to fill out the Form N-400
    2. Along with the Form N-400, you will be required to send other documents and items, as listed in this document
    3. Finally, figure out wher you’ll be mailing your N-400 + other documents to, here is where you can find out.
    PUT IN THIS LINK : https://www.uscis.gov/n-400
    4. Once you submit your form, the USCIS will send you a receipt notice and you will be able to check the status of your application online or by calling the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 or 1-800-767-1833.

    If needed, you will get a notice for a biometrics appointment which will included the appointment date, time, and location. What are biometrics? Biometrics are the processes used to identify people based on physical traits. These biometrics will help with future criminal background checks for possible jobs.

    The USCIS will schedule a date and time for an interview with you. In the interview, your English skills will be tested through an oral civics, reading, and writing test. We’ve provided a study tool and explanations of each part of the test here.

    The USCIS will send you a written notice of decision, you will be:
    - Granted: approval of Form N-400
    - Continued: you will need to provide additional evidence/documentation, you didn’t provide the correct documents, or you failed one or more parts of the English test
    - Denied: Form N-400 was not approved

    If your Form N-400 was approved, congratulations! You’ll be able to participate in a naturalization ceremony for which the USCIS will mail you a notification with the date, time, and, location for.

    Note that not a U.S. Citizen until you take the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony!