How can I apply for citizenship?

If you are interested in applying for citizenship in Virginia, you must first take the necessary steps to become a permanent resident. This means you must have an immigrant visa or green card, which require an approved petition from a family member, employer, or other sponsor. You may also be eligible for an immigrant visa if you are a refugee or asylee. Once you become a permanent resident, you must wait five years before applying for citizenship. During this time, you must meet certain requirements, such as having good moral character, being able to speak, read, and write basic English, and demonstrating knowledge of U.S. history and government. You must also be physically present in the United States for at least half of the five-year period and live within a certain state during that time. Once you have met the necessary requirements, you can file an application for naturalization. This application must be completed and filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Along with the application, you will need to provide evidence of your permanent residency, your good moral character, and any other required documents. After your application is reviewed, you may be required to attend an interview and pass a test demonstrating your knowledge of U.S. history and government. Once you pass the test, you will be granted U.S. citizenship.

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Para solicitar la ciudadanía en Virginia, usted debe llenar un Formulario N-400: Solicitud de ciudadanía. Esta solicitud debe ser entregada al Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) junto con una tarifa de solicitud. Esta tarifa es la misma para todos los solicitantes, independientemente de su lugar de residencia en los Estados Unidos. Usted también debe presentar documentación para demostrar que cumple los requisitos para la ciudadanía. Esta documentación incluye, entre otros, certificados de nacimiento, certificados de matrimonio y pasaportes. Deberá presentar pruebas de residencia continua durante al menos cinco años en los Estados Unidos, junto con pruebas de su dominio del inglés y de los principios de la Constitución. También deberá someterse a una entrevista con el USCIS para incluir un examen de ciudadanía. Durante la entrevista, será examinado sobre su conocimiento de los principios de la Constitución y se le harán preguntas sobre su historial criminal y su residencia en los Estados Unidos. Si está satisfecho todos los requisitos para la ciudadanía, el USCIS le otorgará la ciudadanía.

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