U.S. Citizenship Requirements
Requisitos de Ciudadanía Estadounidense
US Naturalization Requirements for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) for 5 Years:
- Must have held LPR status for at least 5 years.
- Must have lived in the United States for at least 30 months out of those 5 years.
- Must demonstrate continuous residence and physical presence in the US
- Must show good moral character, meaning adherence to US laws and regulations.
- Must pass the US citizenship test, including both the civics and English components.
US Naturalization Requirements for LPRs Married to a US Citizen:
- Must have been married to and living with a US citizen for at least 3 years.
- Must have held LPR status during the entire 3-year period.
- Must have lived in the United States for at least 18 months out of those 3 years.
- Must demonstrate good moral character.
- Must pass the US citizenship test, including both the civics and English components.
US Naturalization Requirements for US Military Service Members:
- Must have served honorably in the US military.
- Residency requirements may be shorter or waived, depending on when and where service occurred.
- Must demonstrate good moral character.
- Must pass the US citizenship test, though some exceptions may apply for the English language requirement.
- Must have held LPR status for at least 5 years.
