U.S. Citizenship Eligibility Checklist
Lista de Elegibilidad para la Ciudadanía Estadounidense
You must have a valid green card (Form I-551) to apply for naturalization.
The standard requirement is 5 years. If your spouse is a U.S. citizen and you've been married and living together for 3 years, you may qualify sooner.
You have not taken any single trip outside the U.S. lasting 6 months or more during the required residency period.
Out of the last 5 years (or 18 months out of the last 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen).
You must be 18 or older at the time you file Form N-400.
No serious criminal convictions. Minor issues may not disqualify you — but if you have concerns, consult an immigration attorney before applying.
Basic reading, writing, and speaking in English + 128 civics questions. Exemptions exist for applicants over 50 with 20+ years of residency.
Take the next step — complete our free eligibility quiz for a personalized assessment.
Da el siguiente paso — completa nuestro quiz de elegibilidad gratuito para una evaluación personalizada.
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