WHAT ARE THE NATURALIZATION REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A CITIZEN?
1 Be at least 18 years old 2 Have been a legal permanent resident (a person with a green card) for at least the last five years (or three years,if married to a U.S. citizen). You will need a “green card” (I-551 or I-151). 3 Have been continuously living in the U.S. for at least five years, and have been physically present for at least halfof that time (2 years, 6 months), and have not been outside the U.S. for more than one year at a time. If you are married to a U.S. citizen, you need to have been continuously lived in the U.S. for three years and have beenphysically present at least half of that time (1 year, 6 months), and have not been outside the U.S. for more tan oneyear at a time. 4 Be able to speak, read and write conversational English For exceptions, see Section E. 5 Be able to pass a U.S. civics (history and government) exam For exceptions, see Section E. 6 Be a person of “good moral character” If you have had any of the problems listed in Section C you should talk toan immi
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