Learn About Citizenship
November 11th is Veterans Day! Below find links to helpful information on naturalization through military service and a new citizenship education resource:
Visit the Naturalization Through Military Service page for information on qualifying for naturalization through service in the U.S. armed forces!
New! N-400 Topic Exercises: Armed Forces (PDF, 1.51 MB) - This educational handout covers vocabulary related to the armed forces. Citizenship educators can use this and the other N-400 Topic Exercises to help students prepare for their naturalization interview.
In this section of the Citizenship Resource Center, learn about the important reasons to become a U.S. citizen and paths to citizenship. Also, find information about the naturalization process and what you need to know about the naturalization interview and test.
Should I Consider U.S. Citizenship?
Learn about the important rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the reasons to consider becoming a citizen.
Citizenship and Naturalization
There are different ways to obtain citizenship. Depending on your situation, different requirements may apply to you. Explore the links below.
- I am a Lawful Permanent Resident of 5 Years
- I am Married to a U.S. Citizen
- I am Serving in the U.S. Military
- I am the Child of a U.S. Citizen
Also, visit our Citizenship for Military Family Members page.
10 Steps to Naturalization
Learn about the 10 steps in the naturalization process to become a citizen.
Naturalization Interview and Test
Find out what to expect at your naturalization interview.
Naturalization Ceremonies
Learn about what happens at a naturalization ceremony. Taking the Oath of Allegiance is the final step in the naturalization process.
Commonly Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about the naturalization process.