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Citizenship Application Process

the following will guide you through the application process.

Form N-400

Before you apply for naturalization, you must meet a few requirements and depending on your situation, there are different requirements that may apply to you.


Checklist Naturalizations Application :

  1.  You must be at least 18 years old 
  2.  Have been a Lawfull Permanent Resident of the United States and green card holder for Five years; or 3 years if residency is through marriage 
  3.  During the last five years you have not been outside USA for more than 180 days 
  4.  During the last five years or last three years (if you qualify) you have not taken a trip outside USA that lasted more than one year 
  5.  That you lived at least 3 months resident in the state which you are applying citizenship 
  6.  That you know the fundamentals of United States of America history and the form and principles of US government.
  7. Have the list of the names of your spouse and children if any and their dates and places of births.
  8. Have your employment history of the last 5 years or last 3 years depending on your status
  9.  Provide all your marriage certificates, divorce decrees, and list of family members living with you.
  10. During your N400 application, the applicant must provide proof of citizenship of the spouse sponsored him/he

DS-2029

A Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States (Form FS-240) is an official document certifying acquisition of citizenship for a child born outside of the United States.

 

When applying for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad for a child who has never been documented as a U.S. citizen, the

documentary evidence listed below should be presented. In certain instances, additional evidence may be required.

Unless otherwise provided, all documentation submitted must be originals or certified copies of the originals bearing the

seal of the issuing vital records office, court, or other authority


  1. Child's birth certificate.
  2.  Evidence of the parent(s)' U.S. citizenship and identity. This may consist of a U.S. passport, U.S. passport card,Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Naturalization Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship or timely filed U.S. birth certificate.For other forms of acceptable U.S. citizenship evidence, contact the U.S. consul. A passport or government issued Photo ID must be presented as proof of identity.
  3. Evidence of the U.S. citizen parent(s)' physical presence or residence in the United States prior to the birth of the child. Such evidence may include, but is not limited to affidavits, school, employment, tax, bank, and medical records, utility bills, rent receipts, or other official public documents. Evidence of time spent abroad working for the U.S. government, U.S. Armed Forces or qualifying international organization, or as a dependent child of a person working abroad for such entities prior to the birth of the child is also acceptable in some cases.
  4. Parents' marriage certificate, if applicable.
  5. Evidence of the termination of any previous marriages of the parents (divorce decree, annulment decree, or death certificate).
  6.  If a person other than a parent or the child is applying for the Consular Report of Birth Abroad, the person must present a certified copy of legal guardianship or notarized affidavit from the parent(s) authorizing the person to make the application.

At Immigrant Resource Center Office we make sure that you get the process right on the first application and that you avoid mistakes that could delay your application. Reach out to us today.

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