Who Is a Naturalized Citizen?
Lawful Permanent Residents are eligible to apply for U.S citizenship through a process called naturalization. To qualify for naturalization, applicants generally must reside in the U.S for five years(three if they are married to a U.S citizen) without having committed any serious crimes, show that they have paid their taxes and are of “good moral character,” and demonstrate a knowledge of U.S history and government as well as an ability to understand, speak and write ordinary English.
