How can I apply for citizenship?

Applying for citizenship in Washington is a two-step process. The first step is to apply for lawful permanent residence. This can be done by obtaining a green card. To be eligible, you must have a family member who is a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident, have an employer sponsor you for employment, have been granted asylum, or been granted refugee status by the United States. Once you have been granted lawful permanent residence, you can apply for naturalization. This can be done online or by mail. The application process includes passing the English and civics tests and providing documents proving your identity, residence, and any other relevant information. The process of becoming a citizen can take several years and you must ensure that you meet all the requirements. You can also obtain citizenship by filing a petition for your parents or spouse if you are a United States citizen. In this case, the process is accelerated and the waiting period is shorter. It is important to note that there are different requirements for each category. Once your application is approved, you will be invited to take an Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony. Once you have taken the oath and become a citizen, you will be eligible for the same rights and privileges as a person born in the United States.

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Para aplicar para la ciudadanía, los inmigrantes deben completar el Formulario N-400, Solicitud de naturalización. Se puede encontrar este formulario en línea, y se lo puede descargar, completar y enviar al Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos para iniciar el proceso. Antes de presentar el formulario, los solicitantes deben reunir la documentación relacionada necesaria para comprobar su identidad, estado de estancia legal, información sobre la documentación de nacionalidad anterior y testimonios de buena moral. Además, los solicitantes deben presentar dos fotos de pasaporte recientes, un pasaporte vigente o tarjeta de identificación de inmigrante. Una vez que el formulario se haya enviado al Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos, la agencia determinará si el solicitante cumple con los requisitos para la naturalización. Si cumple con los requisitos, se le pedirá que comparezca a la Oficina de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos para una entrevista. Un abogado de inmigración certificado y con licencia en Washington puede ayudar a los solicitantes a prepararse para la entrevista y preguntas sobre la prueba de conocimiento de inglés y civismo. Si todos los requisitos se cumplen exitosamente, el solicitante se convierte en ciudadano de los Estados Unidos y recibe la tarjeta de nacionalidad, que le da a la persona los mismos derechos y privilegios que el resto de los ciudadanos estadounidenses.

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