What are the requirements for becoming a U.S. citizen?

In order to become a United States citizen, a person must meet certain requirements set by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In Pennsylvania specifically, the requirements are generally the same with the rest of the country. First, applicants must have been a Lawful Permanent Resident, also known as Green Card holder, of the United States for at least five years (or at least three years if they are married to a U.S. citizen). Second, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and have continuous residence in the U.S. for at least five years. Third, applicants must demonstrate good moral character for the previous five years. Fourth, applicants must be physically present in the U.S. for at least half of the five years preceding the application for citizenship. Fifth, applicants must demonstrate a basic knowledge of the English language and the U.S. history and government, and must be able to pass a series of oral and written exams. Finally, applicants must take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States, which states that they are willing to support the Constitution and laws of the United States. Provided all of these requirements are met, and assuming that all of the relevant paperwork has been filed and is in order, an applicant can be approved for naturalization as a United States citizen.

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Para convertirse en un ciudadano estadounidense hay varios requisitos que hay que cumplir. En primer lugar, es necesario tener un estatus de residente permanente. Esto significa que la persona debe haber vivido en los Estados Unidos por al menos cinco años y haber obtenido una tarjeta verde. En segundo lugar, es posible que la persona tenga que presentar una aplicación de naturalización con los Formularios N-400 llenos con información exacta sobre su lugar de nacimiento, su historia de inmigración, sus antecedentes penales, etc. Además, una vez que la persona haya completado la aplicación de Naturalización, tendrá que completar una entrevista con un oficial de inmigración, así como un examen de ciudadanía para demostrar que conoce la historia de los Estados Unidos y sus leyes. Finalmente, una vez que se hayan cumplido todos los requisitos mencionados anteriormente, la persona recibirá un Certificado de Naturalización que le otorga la ciudadanía estadounidense. Es importante recordar que los extranjeros que desean convertirse en ciudadanos estadounidenses deberán cumplir con todos los requisitos mencionados anteriormente para asegurarse de que cumplen con la ley de inmigración de Pennsylvania.

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