In law, naturalization is the legal process of acquiring citizenship different from that person's citizenship at birth. It is normally associated with immigrants or refugees who have migrated to the United States and resided there as aliens. To be more precise,
naturalization is one of the easiest ways for immigrants to become the citizens of the United States.
If you have decided to apply for U.S. naturalization, you will be showing your commitment to the United States. The basic requirement for naturalization is that the applicant must hold a legal status as a full-time resident for a minimum period of time. Moreover, the applicant must promise to obey and uphold United States law. Other common requirements for naturalization are
- at least 18 years old;
- ability to read, write, and speak English language;
- a knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of U.S. history and government; and
- good moral character.
The naturalization requirements may be modified or waived for certain applicants. Your applications for US naturalization are handled by the USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services).
