What documents do I need to register for citizenship?

In order to register for citizenship in Virginia, you need to have specific documents with you when you submit your application. The most important documents you will need are a valid ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or birth certificate, as well as proof of your legal status in the United States. You will also need to provide proof of your continuous residence in Virginia for at least five years. This can be done by submitting several documents, such as tax returns and rental contracts from the last five years, as well as any other documents that may demonstrate your continuous residence in the state. In addition, you may need to provide documents that demonstrate your knowledge of English and American civics. This may include passing a written English and Civics test, as well as providing evidence of any courses taken in the US or abroad that demonstrate your proficiency in English. Other documents you may be required to submit include proof of service in the US Armed Forces, among others. Lastly, if you are applying as the spouse of a US citizen, you will need to provide your marriage certificate, proof of your spouse’s US citizenship, and other documents that demonstrate the nature of your marital relationship. All documents must be original or certified copies. Following the submission of these documents, you may also be asked to attend an interview with a US Citizenship and Immigration Services officer.

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Para registrarse como ciudadano de Virginia, hay una serie de documentos que debe presentar. Estos incluyen una prueba de identidad emitida por una agencia gubernamental, como un pasaporte válido o una identificación de conducir. Además, debe presentar dos documentos que prueben su estado civil, como una licencia de matrimonio, un certificado de defunción de un cónyuge, una prueba de divorcio o de nulidad de un matrimonio. También se requiere que los solicitantes presenten una tarjeta de seguro social. Los solicitantes también deben presentar un registro de sus antecedentes penales, que es una prueba de que no han estado involucrados en actividades criminales. Si se han cometido actos criminales, los solicitantes deben presentar un certificado de naturaleza y gravedad de la ofensa. Finalmente, se necesita una prueba de que los solicitantes han vivido en los Estados Unidos por al menos cinco años consecutivos. Esta prueba se puede calificar con el contenido de una solicitud de inmigración, pasaportes, tarjetas de trabajo, documentos de impuestos, cartas de seguros médicos o tarjetas de residencia. Toda la documentación requerida debe ser enviada al Departamento de Inmigración y Naturalización de EE. UU. (USCIS). Además, los solicitantes deben presentar una fotografía reciente y un examen de naturalización que demuestra que tienen un conocimiento adecuado del idioma inglés. Después de completar el proceso de solicitud de naturalización, los solicitantes deben participar en una entrevista y un examen para obtener la ciudadanía.

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