Naturalization

Naturalization is the process that allows you to become a U.S. Citizen. You may qualify if:

• You have been a permanent resident for 5 years.

• Your spouse is a citizen or permanent resident and you have been a permanent resident for 3 years.

• You have qualifying service in the U.S. armed forces

• Your child may qualify for naturalization if you are a U.S. citizen and your child was born abroad.

Benefits

• You have all of the constitutional protections as a citizen.

• You can vote in federal and state elections.

• You get priority when petitioning to bring family members to the U.S.

• You can live permanently in the U.S. without restriction.

• You can work in the U.S.