Your Guide to the N-400 Naturalization Application: Eligibility Requirements

Are you ready to take the next step in your journey to become a U.S. citizen? The N-400 application for naturalization comes with specific eligibility criteria that you must fulfill. Let’s break down these requirements to ensure you’re prepared for a smooth application process!

Eligibility Criteria for N-400 Application

• Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old by the time you apply for naturalization.
• Permanent Resident Status: You need to have been a green card holder for a minimum of five years, during which you must have lived in the U.S. for at least 30 months before submitting your application.
• Marriage to a U.S. Citizen: If you obtained your green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen, then you only need to have held your green card for at least three years and must have lived in the U.S. for at least 18 months prior to your application.
• Residency Requirement: You must have resided in the state where you’re applying for at least three months before filing the N-400 application.

Good Moral Character and Testing

In addition to the above criteria, applicants must demonstrate good moral character. You will also need to complete an interview as part of the naturalization process. This includes:

• An English language test and
• A civics test where you’ll be asked questions about U.S. history and government.

Helpful Resources for Exam Preparation

To aid your preparation, we have curated two comprehensive bilingual question banks! 📘

• General Applicant Question Bank: This includes 100 questions that cover common topics for the citizenship test. The officer conducting your interview will select 10 questions from this pool, requiring you to answer at least 6 correctly to pass the civics portion.
• Simplified Question Bank for Seniors: If you’re over 65 and have been a permanent resident for 20 years or more, you can opt to study from a reduced set of 20 questions. Additionally, these applicants can choose to take the naturalization exam in a language other than English.

Wishing You a Successful Application!

We wish all aspiring citizens the best of luck on their journey to becoming U.S. citizens! May you successfully navigate the N-400 application and pass the citizenship test with flying colors! 🗽✨

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