Citizenship
Applications

Form N-400

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

Naturalization Application Checklist:

1. You must be at least 18 years old.
2. Have been a permanent resident of the United States and have a Green Card.
3. Five years as a permanent resident if not through marriage, or 3 years if you obtained your Green Card through marriage.
4. During the last five years, you have not been outside the USA for more than 30 months.
5. During the last five years, or last three years (if you qualify), you have not taken a trip outside the USA that lasted more than one year.
6. That you have lived as a resident in the state where you are applying for citizenship for at least 3 months.
7. You can read, write, and speak basic English.
8. That you know the fundamentals of USA history and the principles and form of USA government.
9. List the names of your spouse and children, and their dates and places of birth.
10. Date and place of marriage.

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 a 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.