naturalization process
Becoming a citizen
The naturalization process is the series of legal steps by which a foreign national becomes a citizen of a new country.
In the United States, this typically involves maintaining permanent resident status, demonstrating residency and physical presence, passing English and civics tests, and taking an oath of allegiance: The naturalization process took her nearly five years from start to finish.
- immigration lawRules controlling foreign entry
- path to citizenshipLegal process for immigrants
- application formDocument for requesting consideration
- filing feeCost to submit documents
- citizenship lawStatutes governing national membership
background check · immigration office · language acquisition · waiting period · oath of allegiance · swearing in · cultural assimilation · green card · permanent resident · dual citizenship · voting rights · heritage preservation · constitutional amendment · citizenship test · civics exam · relief · nervousness · civic engagement
- immigrationimmigrant, immigrants, visa, refugee, citizenship
naturalization processbirthright citizenship
Nationality by birth location
naturalization processdenaturalization
Revocation of citizenship status
deportation · expatriation · banishment · exile · visa denial
naturalization processundocumented status
Lacking official authorization to reside