Naturalization

Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is conferred upon a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress. The requirements are:

• Lawful permanent residence for 5 years (or 3 years if the applicant is married to a U.S. Citizen for 3 years and the U.S. Citizens spouse has been a U.S. Citizen for 3 years);
• At least 18 years old;
• Physically present in the U.S. for at least 1/2 of the past 5 years (or half of 3 years if married to a U.S. Citizen [see above])
• Ability to read, write, and speak English;
• Knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government;
• Good moral character; and
• Attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution;

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Naturalización: El proceso por medio del cual un ciudadano de un país extranjero se convierte en ciudadano de Estados Unidos de América.