Step 1 of 5 20% I am at least 18 years old*TrueNot TrueI am a Permanent Resident of the United States, and I have been issued a Permanent Resident Card (formerly called Alien Registration Card).*TrueNot TrueI have been a Permanent Resident for:*five years or morethree to five yearsless than three yearsDuring the last five years, I have not been out of the United States for 30 months or more.*TrueNot TrueYou are not eligible to apply for naturalizationYou are not eligible to apply for naturalization. Exception: You do not need to be at least 18 years old for military naturalization under section 329 of the INA. Attachment A - Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet I have been a Permanent Resident for three to five yearsI am married to, and living with, a U.S. citizen.*TrueNot TrueI have been married to that U.S. citizen for at least the past three years.*TrueNot TrueMy spouse has been a U.S. citizen for at least the past three years*TrueNot TrueDuring the past three years, I have not been out of the country for 18 months or more.*TrueNot TrueDuring the last five years (or the last three years if I qualify under Attachment A), I have not taken a trip out of the United States that lasted one year or more.*TrueNot TrueAttachment B - I have been out of the country for 30 months or more I am: (a) A person who has served on board a vessel operated by or registered in the United States, or (b) An employee or an individual under contract to the U.S. Government, or (c) A person who performs ministerial or priestly functions for a religious denomination or an interdenominational organization with a valid presence in the United States.*TrueNot TrueYou are not eligible to apply for naturalization.. During the last five years (or the last three years if I qualify under Attachment A), I have not taken a trip out of the United States that lasted one year or more.*TrueNot TrueAttachment C - I have been out of the country for one year or more Since becoming a Permanent Resident, I have not taken a trip out of the United States that lasted for one year or more without an approved “Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes” (Form N-470). NOTE: Only certain persons can use Form N-470. See Pages 18-21 in A Guide to Naturalization for more information.*TrueNot TrueI have resided in the district or state in which I am applying for citizenship for the last three months.*TrueNot TrueI can read, write and speak basic English.*TrueNot TrueAttachment D - Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet I cannot read, write or speak basic English I am over 50 years old and have lived in the United States for at least 20 years since I became a Permanent Resident, or I am over 55 years old and have lived in the United States for at least 15 years since I became a Permanent Resident, or I have a disability that prevents me from fulfilling this requirement and will be filing a “Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions” (Form N-648) completed and signed by a doctor with my application. NOTE: Only certain people can use this exemption. See pages 26 and 27 in A Guide to Naturalization for more information.*TrueNot TrueI know the fundamentals of U.S. history and the form and principles of the U.S. government.*TrueNot TrueAttachment E I have a disability that prevents me from fulfilling the civics requirement I have a disability that prevents me from fulfilling the civics requirement, and I will be filing “Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions” (Form N-648) completed and signed by a doctor with my application. NOTE: Only certain people can use this exemption. See pages 26 and 27 in A Guide to Naturalization for more information.*TrueNot TrueI am a person of good moral character*TrueNot True One of the following is true: (a) I am female, or (b) I am a male registered with the Selective Service, or (c) I am a male who did not enter the United States under any status until after my 26th birthday or (d) I am a male who was in the United States between the ages of 18 and 26 but who did not register with the Selective Service, and I will send a “Status Information Letter” from the Selective Service explaining why I did not register with my application. (e) I am a male who was in the United States between the ages of 18 and 26 as a lawful nonimmigrant.*TrueNot TrueI have never deserted from the U.S. Armed Forces.*TrueNot TrueI have never received an exemption or discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces on the grounds that I am an alien.*TrueNot TrueI am willing to perform either military or civilian service for the United States if required by law. (NOTE: If your religious teachings and beliefs prohibit you from performing military service, you must be willing to perform non-military service.)*TrueNot TrueI will support the Constitution of the United States.*TrueNot TrueI understand and am willing to take an oath of allegiance to the United States.*TrueNot TrueYou must wait until you have lived in the state or district for three months to apply.You are not eligible to apply for naturalization.. no display*YesNoSTOP HERE: You are probably eligible to apply for naturalization. Please call the Forms Line (1-800-870-3676) for an “Application for Naturalization” (Form N-400) and be sure to read A Guide to Naturalization.
