Determining if You are Eligible to Become a US Citizen

To quickly Determine your eligibility you may use the following link:

Naturalization Eligibility Tool | USCIS

To be eligible to become a US citizen, an individual must generally meet the following requirements:

1. Age: The individual must be at least 18 years old.

2. Permanent residence: The individual must be a permanent resident of the United States, with a green card, for at least five years (three years if married to a US citizen).

3. Physical presence: The individual must have lived in the United States continuously for at least five years (three years if married to a US citizen).

4. Good moral character: The individual must have demonstrated good moral character. There are certain crimes that can cause someone to become ineligible for citizenship; however, each person is looked at individually and taken on a case-by-case basis.

1. English proficiency: The individual must be able to speak, read, and write basic English. If you are unsure if you meet this requirement, consider the sample test below.

   English proficiency sample test

2. Knowledge of US government and history: The individual must have a basic understanding of the principles of the US government and its history. They will be required to take a test on US civics. There are multiple resources to study linked below.

   US Citizenship sample test

3. Oath of allegiance: The individual must be willing to swear an oath of allegiance to the United States.

It is important to note that there may be additional requirements and exceptions to these general requirements, depending on the individual's specific circumstances.