To Apply for Citizenship, You Must:

• Be 18 years old

• Be a lawful permanent resident for at least 5 years

• Be a lawful permanent resident for 3 years and married to a US citizen for 3 years

Have Prepared:

• Residence card, Social Security Card, and driver's license or state identification

• Dates of all travel outside the U.S. in the last 5 years

• A list of your addresses and jobs with dates for the past 5 years

• Spouse's name, date of birth, Social Security number and residence number (green card) or date of naturalization

• Date of marriage and divorce from you and your spouse's previous marriages. names, date of birth, and residence numbers (green card) of your children (if applicable), and their addresses if they do not live with you

• If you have been arrested, bring a certified court disposition

English is Not Necessary if:

• You have been a permanent resident for 20 years and are age 50 or older

• You have been a permanent resident for 15 years and are 55 years of age or older

• If you are over 65 and have had permanent residence for 20 years, you only have to study 20 questions. You will take the exam in your language

Fees:

• $10 fee to process the application and postage

• Postal Order (Money Order) of $760 payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.