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This page explains how to become a citizen of the United States. Immigration Lawyer Carl Shusterman served an INS Attorney in the Citizenship Branch between 1976 and 1980. Generally, only lawful permanent residents may apply for naturalization although there are certain narrow exceptions to this rule. We provide dozens of articles and links explaining who is eligible for naturalization as well as the application procedures, including an online, self-correcting history and government examination.
Our attorneys have assisted thousands of persons in successfully going through the naturalization process. U.S. citizens may sponsor their spouses, parents, sons and daughters as well as brothers and sisters for permanent residence in the U.S.
Persons who were convicted of a crime at any time or who are no longer living together with the spouse who sponsored them for permanent residence, or who can not prove that they worked for the employer who sponsored them for a green card should carefully read these articles and consult with an experienced immigration lawyer before submitting an application for naturalization.
Some persons may obtain U.S. citizenship at birth, or while they were minors, through their U.S. citizen parents or grandparents. This is known as acquiring U.S. citizenship through acquistion or derivation. We have posted the government's four handy citizenship charts on our web site.
It is also possible to have your naturalization revoked. Finally, we link to articles regarding who is eligible to be a "dual" citizen, a citizen of more than one country.
This page is divided into the following subtopics:
How Do I Apply for U.S. Citizenship? (USCIS)
A Guide to Naturalization - 2009 (USCIS) - 58 Pages
USCIS Update: Change of Filing Location for Form N-400 (12-17-09)
Study Materials for the New Naturalization Test (USCIS)
Quick Civics Lessons for the New Naturalization Test (USCIS)
Naturalization Self Test (USCIS)
Naturalization Guide (USCIS) - In English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog & Vietnamese
Interpretions 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)
USCIS Updates Projected Naturalization Processing Times (8-11-08)
Download Naturalization Forms
Effect of Failure to Register for Selective Service on Naturalization Eligibility
Register for Selective Service Online - In English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean & Vietnamese
Monthly Statistical Reports on Applications for Benefits and N-400 Naturalization Benefits (USCIS)
SUCCESS STORIES
Receiving a U.S. Passport through an Absent Father (December 2008)
Helping A Client Become a U.S. Citizen (August 2008)
Citizenship - Military Service Exemption (June 2007)
U.S. Citizenship Based on Your Ancestors (June 2006)
Citizenship Through Parents (February 2000)
Private Romero's 50-Year Odyssey to U.S. Citizenshp
How to Become a U.S. Citizen (Part 1)
How to Become a U.S. Citizen (Part 2)
Obtaining Citizenship Through Parents and Grandparents
Naturalization Information for Military Personnel (USCIS)
The Army's New Recruitment Program for Persons with Temporary Visas (2-23-09)
MILITARY ACCESSIONS VITAL TO NATIONAL INTEREST (MAVNI) RECRUITMENT PILOT
Learn More About Army's Pilot Program for Recruiting Nonimmigrants with Strategic Language Skills
Learn More About Army's Pilot Program for Recruiting Nonimmigrants Doctors and Nurses
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)
Gallarde v. INS (9th Cr. May 11, 2007)
PRIVATE ROMERO'S 50-YEAR ODYSSEY TO U.S. CITIZENSHIP
ILLEGAL MARINE GAINS GREEN CARD & U.S. CITIZENSHIP
INS Memo - Implementation of Executive Order 13269 (7-17-02)
Obtaining Citizenship Through Parents - Step-by-Step Guide
Acquisition of Citizenship for Children Born Overseas (State Department)
Effect of Grandparent’s Death on Naturalization under INA Section 322 (4-17-03) (USCIS)
Nationality Chart #1 (USCIS)
Nationality Chart #2 (USCIS)
Nationality Chart #3 (USCIS)
Nationality Chart #4 (USCIS)
Obtaining Citizenship Through Parents, Grandparents & Great-Grandparents (Part I)
Obtaining Citizenship Through Parents, Grandparents & Great-Grandparents (Part II)
Child Citizenship Act of 2000
Nguyen vs. INS (6-11-01)
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
Circumventing Naturalization Delays: How to get Judicial Relief for a Stalled Naturalization Application (2009)
Terminating Removal Proceedings to Pursue Naturalization: Strategies for Challenging Matter of Acosta Hidalgo (2008)
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