This presentation provides information about the process and requirements for obtaining citizenship in the United States. It encourages interested individuals to visit the USA.gov website for more details on naturalization. The main requirements discussed are being a permanent legal resident for 3-5 years, demonstrating physical presence and residency in one state, passing tests of U.S. history and government, and speaking English. The process takes time but culminates in taking an oath of allegiance and receiving a naturalization certificate.

1. AET/508- Community - Based Education
Instructor Michael Burnett
By Omegeia Banks-O’Hara

2. This presentation has been designed for clients who are
interested in citizenship with the United States of America. The
following information answers questions as to “what do I do”, and
“how do I get started.”
As this process can be very involved, and lengthy we
encourage those interested to follow up by going to Welcome to
USA.gov and reading through the site. Additional information
can be form to assist you in whatever needs you may have in this
aspect. Thank you, and enjoy the slides.
Introduction

3. • For an adult immigrant to become a U.S. citizen, he or she
must go through the process of naturalization.
Naturalization calls for the immigrant to have fulfilled
certain requirements. The following slides will show the
requirements needed before a person can become a
citizen of the United States of America.
Requirements of Citizenship

4. Requirements
You must be 18 at the
time of filing for the
Naturalization form
N-400
Must have
been a
permanent
legal
resident for
the past 3-
5 years
Have demonstrated a physical
presence & permanent residence
Lived within the same state or district for 3
months prior to filing for Naturalization.

5. Requirements
Immigrants must demonstrate a basic knowledge if U.S. History, government and
civic principles.
Immigrants must demonstrate the ability to
read, write, and speak the English
language.
Not only knowing right
from wrong, but fulfilling
their obligations
(personal & civicly.
Demonstrate an
attachment of
the
To the principles and
ideas of the U.S.
Constitution.

6. Requirements
Filling these requirements take
time, but after they are done the
applicant must be tested on their
skills and knowledge. Afterwards
the Oath of Allegiance is given,
and you receive a certificate of
Naturalization.

7. Welcome to USA.gov, 2014. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Retrieved from
http://www.welcometousa.gov/Immigration_citizenship/Rights_responsibilities.htm
Pathway to U.S. Citizenship, 2012. U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services. Retrieved from
http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Office%20of%20Citizenship/Citizenship%2
0Resource%20Center%20Site/Publications/PDFs/M-685.pdf
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