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Apply for Citizenship

As a lawful permanent resident, you may be eligible to become a U.S. citizen through naturalization. Check your eligibility for naturalization.

Here’s how to start your naturalization application now:

  1. Consider contacting an authorized immigrant legal service provider for advice, which may be provided for free or at a low cost.
  2. Create an account at myaccount.uscis.gov
  3. Prepare your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and submit your application!

Apply for Naturalization

The benefits of being a U.S. citizen include:

  • The right to remain in the United States as a United States Citizen;
  • Eligibility for a U.S. passport to travel internationally;
  • The right to vote, hold elected office, and apply for certain federal and state jobs;
  • Avoiding green card renewal fees and saving up to $465 per Green Card renewal application;
  • More options when petitioning to bring family members permanently to the United States; and
  • The opportunity for citizenship for your LPR children under 18 years of age. 

Form N-400 Filing Fees Fact Sheet
Learn about changes in fees, eligibility for fee waivers, and reduced fees for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.

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Find an English and/or citizenship class, legal assistance, and USCIS-funded programs in your area.

Check Eligibility for a Fee Waiver

Recognizing that some applicants cannot pay the filing fees, USCIS has a fee waiver form that you can file with your Form N-400. If you are eligible for a fee waiver, you can apply at a reduced cost or for free.

Learn How to Create a USCIS Online Account

Creating an account with USCIS is free and allows you to submit and track your Form N-400 online. This site has a video to help you get started.

Application for Naturalization

Download Form N-400 and learn about the filing fee, filing instructions, and documentation to submit.

Study for the Test

To help you prepare, USCIS has a study guide to prepare for the civics test. It includes all 100 possible civics questions and their answers.

Free Naturalization Information Sessions

Learn more about the naturalization process, eligibility requirements to become a citizen, and interview and test at a free naturalization information session in your area. USCIS sessions are open to the public.
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