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To qualify for US
Citizenship:
You must be a Permanent
Resident Alien for 60 months (5 years). If you received your Permanent
Resident Alien status based on marriage to a US Citizen, you can file after
having the Alien “Green” Card for 36 months (3 years) if your spouse has
been a US Citizen for 3 years. Filing can be done 90 days prior to the
60/36 months.
Half of your time must have
been in the US (30/18 months) and no longer than 6 months out of US at one
time. If you have been out of the US for over 6 months, you need to wait 4
years and 1 day from the last time you were out for 6 months (2 years and 1
day if based on marriage to a US Citizen)
You must live in the state that you file the
application from for at least 3 months.
At the time of the interview (approximately 3
months from the time the application is filed) you must be able to read,
write and speak English.
Applicants exempt from this requirement are those
who on the date of filing, not 90 days before:
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Have resided in the US for over 15 years and are
over 55 years old or
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Have
resided in the US for over 20 years and are over 50 years old or
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If you have a physical or mental impairment,
where the impairment affects the ability to learn English, you can file a
N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions
The total fee to file for US Citizenship is $530.
If you are 75 years old or over you do not need Fingerprints and the fee is
$70 less.
You must show good moral character.
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You must be current with your Federal Income Tax
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If you have minor children that do not live with
you, you must show proof of financial support.
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No criminal convictions including DUI.
* If your Permanent
Resident Alien card expires within 6 months, you will also need to renew
your “green card”.
To File:
If you meet the
requirements listed above contact the International Institute and make an
appointment to complete the application. At the time of the appointment
you will need to bring with you:
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$530 in cash,
check or money order. (no credit or debit cards accepted)
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Your Permanent
Resident Alien “green” Card
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A list of any
places (with dates) visited outside US since you had the Permanent
Resident Alien Card
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A list of your
addresses for the last 5 years (and dates)
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A list of your
employers for the last 5 years (with dates and addresses)
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If applicable,
your spouse’s name, Birth date, and SS #, (if Naturalized, place and date
or copy of Citizenship Certificate)
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If your name is
different than on the Resident Alien “green” Card, you will need the
supporting documents (i.e. Marriage Certificate or Divorce papers)
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If you have any
children, their names, birth dates and places of birth
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We will take your
photo for your certificate
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