The Process
To naturalize and become a United States citizen, an applicant will complete the naturalization application form, gather supporting documents and the filing fee, file the application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, complete a background check (including having your fingerprints taken), and pass a naturalization interview. The interview is conducted in English and the applicant will complete a written English test and a civics and history examination. Upon passing the interview, the applicant is scheduled for a “swearing in” ceremony where the applicant takes an Oath of Allegiance and is granted naturalization.
Waivers
There are some exceptions to this process. Some individuals with disabilities may be eligible to apply for a disability waiver that would waive the requirements to complete the English test and civics and history examination.
Individuals who have been permanent residents for at least 20 years and are at least 50 years old and individuals who have been permanent residents for at least 15 years and are at least 55 years old are eligible to complete the interview and civics and history testing in their native language and do not have to take the written English test.
Filing Fee
The filing fee for naturalization for most people is $680.00, which covers the $595.00 filing fee and $85.00 fingerprinting fee. Individuals 75 years and older are not required to be fingerprinted and so pay $595.00. Low-income individuals with extreme financial hardship situations may be eligible for a fee waiver of the filing fee.
Let Causa Help You!
The process of applying for naturalization can be confusing. Causa can help you at no cost to navigate the application process and successfully become naturalized.
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