Eligibility Information for Naturalization

To file your application for Naturalization, you must meet the following criteria

• You are 18 or over, a Green Card holder for 5 years (or 3 years if you have been married to a U.S. citizen for those 3 years)
• You maintained your presence in the U.S. (never been out of the U.S. over 180 days at a time)
• You were physically in the U.S. for half the number of days in the last 5 years (or in the last 3 years)
• You were a resident of the State where you are filing the application
• You maintained good moral character
• You will pass the English language and the Civics Test