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US Citizenship: Requirements and Process

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Obtaining US citizenship is an important achievement that requires meeting several criteria stipulated by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Agency (USCIS).

Here we present the most relevant aspects to start your path towards naturalization.


Requirements to apply for US nationality

To begin the naturalization process in the United States, it is essential to meet the following requirements:

  • Age and residence: You must be at least 18 years old at the time of submitting Form N-400. You also need to have been a legal permanent resident (LPR) in the United States for at least five years.
  • Continuous Residence and Physical Presence: You must demonstrate continuous residence as an LPR for at least five years prior to application and have been physically present in the US for a minimum period of 30 months within those five years.
  • Residential Location: You must have resided for at least three months in the state or USCIS district that has jurisdiction over your place of residence. Dependent students may apply at their school or family residence location.
  • Moral Conduct and Loyalty: You must be a person of good moral conduct and be willing to take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States.
  • Language Knowledge and Civics: You must demonstrate basic English skills (reading, writing, and oral communication) and knowledge of the history and principles of American government.

 

Reasons to lose the Green Card

Permanent residents can lose their status for various reasons, according to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Here are some main causes for the revocation of the Green Card:

  • Vote as American citizens: Participate in elections without being a citizen.
  • Failure to report address changes: Failure to inform the authorities of a change of address within the stipulated time.
  • Failure to establish or abandon permanent residence: Failure to establish permanent residence in the US or abandon it for long periods with no intention of returning.
  • Commit a crime: The commission of certain crimes, especially serious or moral ones.
  • Fraud in the application process: How to enter into a fake marriage to obtain permanent residence.

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