What is the process for a permanent resident to become a US citizen?

In California, becoming a U.S. citizen is a process called naturalization. To be eligible, applicants must first be a permanent resident in the United States (also known as a “green card” holder) and have lived in the country for a minimum of five years (or three years if married to and living with a U.S. citizen). Applicants will then need to file the Form N-400 Application for Naturalization with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services along with two passport-style photos, a fee, and proof of residency and identity. A background check and fingerprinting may also be required. After submitting the form, you will receive an appointment notice in the mail which will include a date for the naturalization interview and English or civics test at the USCIS office. During the interview, you will be asked questions about your background, eligibility, and intent to reside in the United States. Those who pass the English/civics test, background check, and interview will receive a notice of naturalization ceremony where, if approved, will become a U.S. citizen. Once naturalized, you will be given a certificate of naturalization and all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of a U.S. citizen. These include the right to vote and the ability to petition to bring family members to the U.S. through the family-based immigration system.

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El proceso para convertirse en ciudadano de los Estados Unidos como residente permanente varía según el estado, pero para los residentes permanentes en California, el proceso puede iniciarse completando una solicitud de naturalización en el sitio web de USCIS. Después de completar esta solicitud, el solicitante debe proporcionar evidencia de su estatus de residente permanente, verificar su identidad y sus documentos de viaje, proporcionar evidencia de su domicilio y domicilio en California durante los últimos cinco años, presentar una foto tamaño pasaporte, llenar el Formulario N-400, satisfacer los requisitos de inglés y civismo y proveer evidencia de actividades morales y buen carácter cívico. Luego, el solicitante debe asistir a una entrevista para finalizar el proceso de naturalización, donde un agente del USCIS le hará preguntas sobre su petición de naturalización y le hará un examen de inglés y civismo para evaluar su conocimiento de estos requisitos. Finalmente, el solicitante debe tomar un examen de jura de lealtad a los Estados Unidos, donde debe jurar fidelidad a los principios de gobierno constitucional. Después de cumplir con los requisitos mencionados, el solicitante recibirá una tarjeta de naturalización y oficialmente se convertirá en un ciudadano estadounidense.

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