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Step 4. Submit your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.

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How to become an American Step 5. Go to the biometrics appointment, if applicable.

Two ways:

- Birthright citizenship which means Under United States law, U.S. citizenship is Step 6. Complete the interview.
automatically granted to any person born within and subject to the jurisdiction of
the United States.
- U.S. Citizenship through Naturalization
A non-U.S. citizen voluntarily becomes an American citizen. Step 7. Receive a decision from USCIS on your Form N-400,
Application for Naturalization. - USCIS will issue you a written notice of
To file for U.S. citizenship, you must: decision.

- Have a Permanent Resident (Green) Card for at least five years
- Meet certain eligibility requirements including being:
At least 18 years old at the time of filing
Able to read, write, and speak basic English
A person of good moral character
GrantedUSCIS may approve your Form N-400 if the evidence in your
record establishes that you are eligible for naturalization.
ContinuedUSCIS may continue your application if you need to provide
additional evidence/documentation, fail to provide USCIS the correct
documents, or fail the English and/or civics test the first time.
DeniedUSCIS will deny your Form N-400 if the evidence in your record
establishes you are not eligible for naturalization.

-Go through the ten step naturalization process

Step 8. Receive a notice to take the Oath of Allegiance.

Step 1. Determine if you are already a U.S. citizen.

Step 9. Take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States.
What to do: If you are not a U.S. citizen by birth, or you did not acquire or
derive U.S. citizenship from your parent(s) automatically after birth, go to You are not a U.S. citizen until you take the Oath of Allegiance at a
the next step. naturalization ceremony.

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Step 2. Determine if you are eligible to become a U.S. citizen.

. Step 10. Understanding U.S. citizenship.

Step 3. Prepare your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization

What to do: Download the form and read the instructions.