Obtaining U.S. Citizenship
This page explains how to become a citizen of the United States. Lawful permanent residents may apply for naturalization. Other persons may obtain U.S. citizenship at birth or while they are minors through their parents or grandparents. It is also possible to have your naturalization revoked. This page provides dozens of articles and links explaining who is eligible for naturalization as well as the application procedures, including an online, self-correcting history and government examination. Finally, we link to articles regarding who is eligible to be a "dual" citizen, a citizen of more than one country.Naturalization
- Naturalization Home Page (CIS)
- Naturalization FAQ (CIS)
- Naturalization Guide (CIS) - In English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog & Vietnamese
- Naturalization Forms
- CIS Interpretations of U.S. Citizenship Laws and Regulations
- Naturalization: Eligibility and Testing
- How Do I Apply for Naturalization?
- Where Do I Apply for Naturalization?
- Fingerprint Procedures
- History/Government Online Examination
- History and Government Test
- Effect of Failure to Register for Selective Service on Naturalization Eligibility
- Register for Selective Service Online - In English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese
Expedited Naturalization Through Military Service
- Naturalization Information for Military Personnel
- Expedited Naturalization Executive Order 13269 (7-03-02)
- Fact Sheet: Honoring Members of America's Armed Services
Revocation of Naturalization
- Appeals Court, In En Banc Decision, Rules That Attorney General
Lacks Authority to Revoke Naturalization (7-20-00)
Obtaining Citizenship Through Parents/ Grandparents
- Obtaining Citizenship Through Parents
- Acquisition of Citizenship
- USCIS Announces Program to Streamline Process for Child Citizenship Certificates
- Child Citizenship Act of 2000
- USCIS Fact Sheet: Child Citizenship Act of 2000 (10-25-04)
- INS on Child Citizenship Act of 2000: Information for Adoptive Parents
- INS on Child Citizenship Act of 2000: How to Get a Certificate of Citizenship for Your Child
- INS Memo: Effect of Grandparent's Death on Naturalization under INS §322
- Nguyen vs. INS (6-11-01) - Supreme Court Upholds Gender-Based Distinctions in Derivative Citizenship Law
Other Citizenship Issues
- Citizenship Laws of 206 Countries
- Dual Citizenship FAQS (By Rich Wales)
- Dual Nationality (State Department)
- Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship (State Department)
- Reclaiming Lost Citizenship