U.S. CITIZENSHIP


Deciding to become a U.S. citizen is one of the most important decisions in an individual's life. If you decide to apply to become a U.S. citizen, you will be showing your commitment to the United States and your loyalty to its Constitution. In return, you are rewarded with all the rights and privileges that are part of U.S. citizenship.

You may become a U.S. citizen either at birth or after birth. Individuals who are born in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and individuals born in certain territories or outlying possessions of the United States are citizens at birth. Also, individuals born outside the United States may be citizens at birth if their parent or parents were citizens at the time of birth and other requirements are met.


NATURALIZATION - GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Citizenship Resource Center (USCIS)

• How Do I Apply for U.S. Citizenship? (USCIS)

• A Guide to Naturalization (USCIS) 58 Pages

• USCIS Update: Change of Filing Location for Form N-400 (12-17-09)

• Quick Civics Lessons for the New Naturalization Test (USCIS)

• Naturalization Self Test (USCIS)

• Interpretations of Citizenship Laws and Court Decisions (USCIS)

• Conditional Permanent Residents and Naturalization under Section 319(b) of the Act (USCIS) - (8-04-09)

• Guidance on Continuous Residence, Physical Presence, and Overseas Naturalization (USCIS) - (8-15-08)

• The Citizen's Alamanac (USCIS)

• Naturalization: Waivers, Exceptions and Special Cases (USCIS)

• Register for Selective Service Online - In English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean & Vietnamese)

• Monthly Statistical Reports on Applications for Benefits and N-400 Naturalization Benefits (USCIS)


EXPEDITED NATURALIZATION THROUGH MILITARY SERVICE:

• Citizenship for Military Members & Dependents (USCIS)

• Military Personnel Citizenship Processing Act (S.2840) - (Passed by House and Senate, Signed by President on October 9, 2008)

• Naturalization Information for Military Personnel (USCIS)

• USCIS LAUNCHES TOLL-FREE MILITARY HELP LINE (8-13-07)

• USCIS Fact Sheet: Military Naturalizations (5-24-07)

 


OTHER CITIZENSHIP RESOURCES:

• Citizenship and Nationality (State Department)

• Birthright Citizenship Under the 14th Amendment of Persons Born in the U.S. to Alien Parents

• Citizenship Laws of the World

• Dual Citizenship FAQ (by Rich Wales)

• Dual Nationality (State Department)

• Appeals Court, In En Banc Decision, Rules That Attorney General Lacks Authority to Revoke Naturalization (7-20-00)

• Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship (State Department)

• Reclaiming Lost Citizenship


OTHER CITIZENSHIP RESOURCES:

• N-4 "Monthly Report Naturalization Papers"

• N-300 "Application to File Declaration of Intention"

• N-336 "Request for a Hearing on a Decision Naturalization - Proceedings Under Section 336 of the Act"

• N-400 "Application for Naturalization"

• N-426 "Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service"

• N-470 "Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes"

• N-565 "Application for Replacement of Naturalization/Citizenship Document"

• N-600 "Application for Certificate of Citizenship"

• N-600K "Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate under Section 322"

• N-644 "Application for Posthumous Citizenship"

• N-648 "Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions"