United States
Citizenship Requirements
- Applicant must be at least 18 years of age (or older) when applying
- Must be a lawful permanent resident (LPR) for 5 years before time of applying
- Someone who is not a citizen but has allowance to live in the USA is considered a lawful permanent resident.
- Your green card can not be expired, and must be valid.
- Individual must have continuous residence in the United States for 5 years before filing
- You must live in the USA and could not have left the U.S. for any trips for over 6 months.
- There are limited options if you did take a trip for over 6 months
- Be physically present in the U.S. for at least 30 months by time of applying
- Applicants must prove they have been in the U.S. for at least half of the time of continuous residence time period.
- Your days outside the USA are added up. This includes days you were traveling to and from the USA.
- Provide proof of state residence for at least 3 months before filing
- Documents must show that you live in the states that is listed on your application
- ex: state driver's license, utility bill, home deed/lease mortgage agreement
- Documents must show that you live in the states that is listed on your application
- Display good moral character for at least 5 years before filing
- Good moral character means your behavior is similar to those in your community. In general terms, this means you are an honest person and haven't committed certain crimes.
- Continue to show good moral character throughout the application process , and be honest in the naturalization interview.
For more information regarding U.S. citizenship visit the official government website