To become a U.S. citizen, one must be a permanent resident for at least 5 years, be at least 18 years old, be of good moral character, demonstrate proficiency in English and knowledge of U.S. civics, and not have any disqualifying criminal convictions; then gather documents like a green card and criminal records, fill out the N400 application online, review it with staff in Seattle; next have an interview to explain the application, and if approved, attend a ceremony to take the Oath of Allegiance and become a U.S. citizen.
1. 5 SIMPLE STEPS FOR
18 or older
Permanent Resident for 5 years
Good Person
Can speak, read, and write in
English
Understand U.S. History and
civics
BECOMING A
U.S. CITIZEN
ELIGIBILITY1
Green Card
Last 5 years of your life - home
address, work, travel
Fee Waiver Documents (DSHS
Letter, last year's income tax)
Any criminal records
GATHER DOCUMENTS2
Bring all documents, and
demonstrate knowledge
of English and Civics.
Explain details of your
application
Complete
N400 application
online
Review with ACRS
staff in person at
3639 Martin Luther
King Jr Way S,
Seattle, WA 98108
www.citizenshipworks.org/portal/acrs
APPLY
INTERVIEW
YOU ARE GOOD TO GO!
3
4
5 BECOME A U.S. CITIZEN!
Attend Naturalization
Ceremony
Swear your Oath of
Allegiance!
For more information, call (206) 695-7517
