U.S. Citizenship Application

The Citizenship Application Process: The process of becoming a citizen of the United States citizen is known as "naturalization". Applications for naturalization are managed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). After obtaining citizenship, you will gain certain rights including the right to vote in U.S. elections; the right to participate in federal programs such as Social Security; the right to obtain a United States passport.

• Children born in the United States are automatically U.S. citizens
• Children born abroad to a U.S. citizen is in most cases a U.S. citizen if both parents are citizens or if one of the parents has lived in the U.S. before the child was born
• Foreigners that wish to wish to become U.S. citizens must complete the naturalization process (the process of becoming a U.S. citizen)
• Different eligibility requirements must be met including language ability, residency requirement, passing the Citizenship Test,  have good moral character, and more
• Download the "U.S Citizenship Application and Information Guide" for information about how to become a U.S. citizen

Benefits of U.S. citizenship:

• You can apply for United States passport
• You do not have to renew your green card
• You do not have to file a form when you change your address
• You can re-enter the U.S. more easily after trip abroad
• You can vote in elections
• You can run for public office
• You can apply for government jobs
• You can help your family members come to the U.S.
• Your unmarried children can move to the U.S.
• You will be able to get Social Security benefits even if you do not live in the U.S.
• You can live in other countries and still hold U.S. citizenship
• The U.S. allows dual citizenship
• You may get financial aid from the government

Citizenship Filing Fees: The USCIS raised the application for naturalization (citizenship) to $675 on July 30, 2007. The $675 filing fee is paid directly to the USCIS.

About the US Citizenship Application Guide: The United States Citizenship Application Guide was developed to help foreign nationals apply for U.S. citizenship. It contains application instructions, procedures and all the required application forms necessary to complete the application without the help of any third party individuals or organizations.

The United States Citizenship Application Guide contains:
	U.S. Citizenship overview
	Benefits of United States citizenship
	U.S. Naturalization eligibility requirements
	Checklist of required documents
	Step by step application procedures
	List of waivers, exceptions and special cases
	Information about the "Naturalization" process
	Explanation of the difference between conditional residence and permanent residence
	Information regarding the interview
	Sample citizenship test questions and answers
	Oath of Allegiance
	List of all USCIS (formerly INS) offices nationwide
	Citizenship application forms included
	Application fees not included * Citizenship Application fees are NOT INCLUDED in the download price. Application fees are paid directly to the USCIS.

• A period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States
• The ability to read, write and speak English
• Good moral character
• Knowledge of the principles of the U.S. Constitution
• Favorable disposition towards the United States
• Pass the United States Citizenship Test