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What Happens After You File an Application for Naturalization?

I often receive calls from people inquiring as to what happens after their Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, is received by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The following will provide a brief overview of the N-400 application process. The first thing that happens after a Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, is properly filed …

General Requirements for Naturalization

Naturalization is commonly referred to as the manner in which a person voluntarily becomes a United States citizen. The process is started by filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Generally, for most people to be eligible to apply for naturalization they must be: at least 18 …