IN ORDER TO COMLETE YOUR APPLICATION, YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETED:

CITIZENSHIP APPOINTMENT CHECKLIST (download word doc)

· Permanent Resident Card (Green card)

· All passport(s) used since becoming a lawful permanent resident

· Social Security card or number

· Dates of ALL trips taken outside the United States since becoming a permanent resident

· Addresses and dates of residences for the past five years

· List of employers for the past five years, including business name, address and dates

· Current marriage certificate and divorce decree or death certificate for former spouse(s)

· Spouse's green card or Certificate of Naturalization (if applicable)

· Spouse's Social Security number, Alien Registration number and date of birth (if applicable)

· Children's birth certificates and green cards(s) (if applicable)

· Court disposition(s) or arrest records of all criminal arrests/convictions (if applicable)

· Personal check or money order for $400 payable to U.S.C.I.S.

(** All documents must include an English translation **)

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

· You have been a lawful permanent resident for at least four years and nine months or you are a lawful permanent resident for at least two years and nine months AND have been married to a U.S. citizen for that time period AND continue to be married to that U.S. citizen.

· You have "good moral character" - last five (three) years of taxes have been properly paid, males between 18-26 years old have registered for the Selective Service, no criminal record, paid child support, etc.

· You must have been physically present in the U.S.A. for at least 30 months (2½ years) of the five years or 18 months (1½ years) of the three years you have resided in the U.S. and you have not left the U.S.A. for more than six months on any one trip within the last five years.

· You must be able to speak, read, write and understand basic English unless you are at least fifty (50) years of age and have been a lawful permanent resident for at least twenty (20) years, or you are at least fifty-five (55) years of age and have been a lawful permanent resident for at least fifteen (15) years, or you have a permanent physical or developmental disability or mental impairment making it impossible for you to meet the English language requirement.

· You must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of U.S. history and principles of government unless you have a permanent physical or developmental disability or mental impairment making it impossible for you to meet the civics requirement;

· You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

TRIPS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES SINCE BECOMING A PERMANENT RESIDENT

Date left USA (mm/dd/yy) Date returned USA (mm/dd/yy) Did trip last 6 month or more? Destination (Country) Days out of the USA
ALL ADDRESSES DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS

Street Number and Name, City, State and Zip Code From To

ALL EMPLOYERS DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS

Employer's Name Employer's Address From To Position
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPOUSE AND CHILDREN (IF APPLICABLE)

Spouse's date of birth (mm/dd/yy): _______________ Date of your marriage (mm/dd/yy): _________________

Spouse's Social Security number: _____________________

Spouse's Alien Registration Number: _____________________________________

Date (mm/dd/yy) and Place (City, State) of Spouse's Naturalization: _______________________________

All children(s) date(s) of birth: _____________________ Children(s) Alien Number(s): _______________________

All Children(s) present address(es): ____________________________________________________________

If you or your current spouse were previously married:

Name of prior spouse: ________________________________________

Date of prior marriage (mm/dd/yy): _______________________________

Date marriage ended (mm/dd/yy): _________________________________

How marriage ended (circle one): Divorce Deceased

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