How does someone acquire citizenship through naturalization?
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services bureau (formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service) provides information online for immigrants who hope to become naturalized citizens. An immigrant who is a permanent resident (green card holder) can apply to become a naturalized U.S. citizen if they have resided in the U.S. for at least five years. If the immigrant is married to a U.S. spouse, they can apply after living in America for only three years. Every immigrant applying to become a naturalized citizen must undergo a naturalization test. According to the INS, ” During your interview, a USCIS officer will test your ability to read, write, and speak English and your knowledge of civics. You must read one sentence out of three sentences correctly in English, and you must write one sentence out of three sentences correctly in English. Your ability to speak English is determined during your interview on your naturalization application. Finally, you must answer 6 out of 10 civic
