Basic Eligibility
How many years must you have you green card before you can apply for citizenship?
5 (or really 4 years 9 months!)
What knowledge is tested during the interview?
- English speaking, reading and writing
- US civics and history
What form do you file to apply for naturalization?
N-400
How old do you have to be to apply for citizenship?
18
Who can bring an interpreter to the interview?
- those who qualify for a language exemption (50/20, 55/15) or whose request for a medical exemption is granted
What is the fee?
$725
Name 2 requirements other than a green card and age
- basic English speaking, writing
- passing the civics exam
- continuous residence
- residence in state for 3 months
- good moral character
How many study questions are there for the civics test?
- 100 questions
How can you get a fee waiver?
- means-tested benefit (MassHealth, SNAP, cash assistance, housing)
- income below 150% of federal poverty level
Who has to register for Selective Service (the draft)?
- those born male, ages 18-26
How many questions will you be asked?
- Up to 10 of the 100 questions
What is the next step after applying?
- receipt notice
- fingerprints
What does someone applying for US citizenship based on marriage to a US citizen need to show?
- 3 years with green card, spouse US citizen for 3 years, living in 'marital union' for 3 years
How many questions do you have to get right?
60%
- 6 questions
When do you officially become a US citizen?
- after the oath