Naturalization

What is the age requirement for naturalization?
The most basic requirement for naturalization is that the applicant must be at least 18 years old.

What are the residency requirements for naturalization?
There are a number of requirements related to residency in the US that must be satisfied for naturalization. In most cases, the applicant must

• have continuously resided in the US for five years after becoming a permanent resident (three years if married to a US citizen);
• at least half of the permanent residency time must have been spent physically in the US;
• the applicant must have lived for at least three months in the jurisdiction where the application will be filed.

What additional requirements must be met to naturalize?
The applicant must demonstrate good moral character and an attachment to the principles embodied in the US Constitution. Finally, they must possess basic English skills and knowledge of the history and government of the US.