What is the process to become an American citizen or permanent resident?
358688
Its a simple matter of filling out some paperwork and going to some classes. In the classes you learn about our history and government most "legal" immingrants know more about our Govrnemtn than those born here.
956729
First you need to become a permanent resident. This can be done through marriage, work , family etc, but requires time. I'm a permanent resident myself, and it took me 6 years in the US before I became that. I married a US citizen, and if we had stayed married, I would have been done in a coupe of years. Now I'm eligible to apply for citizenship, and the whole process is described in this document from the US Immigration:\nhttp://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=91d596981298d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=b6f4194d3e88d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1___\nI hope this information has been some help.\nGood luck with your case!
775757
you need to be a U.S. citizen to get a U.S. passport.
90263
To become a naturalized citizen of the United States of America, the following oath is required.\n\nNaturalization Oath of Allegiance\nto the United States of America\n\nOath:\n\n"I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the armed forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God."
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Information about visiting the US is found here: http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/tempbenefits/BusPleasure.htm\n\nA lawful permanent resident is a foreign national who has been granted the privilege of permanently living and working in the United States. If you want to become a lawful permanent resident based on the fact that you have a relative who is a citizen of the United States or a relative who is a lawful permanent resident, you must go through a multi-step process. See: http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/residency/family.htm
685633
Well,if you are in my boat(husband from Mexico),you can't automatically become a citizen when you marry.First,you need to apply for a temporary work permit and a green card.That can take anywhere from 6mos. to years.It all depends on your lawyer.After you have a green card,then it's awhile (maybe 5yrs,not sure) before you can apply for citizenship.
1930
Try applying for a visa or a Green card at an American embassy or consulate. Then you can apply for citizenship, in which you will have to pass a test.
436891
Basically have to apply for citizenship first, as well as taking a test.\n\nLet me see if I can find you a link..\n\n\nHere you go this link will answer all your friends questions.\n\nhttp://www.uscis.gov/graphics/citizenship/becoming.htm\n\nGood luck=)
782775
The only prerequisite that you have to meet is to be a born or naturalized citizen. Other than that, there are MANY ways to be a "true American".
889870
American Citizens, Naturalized Citizens, and Permanent residents however as a Permanent Resident the process is very very lengthy Check here for more info. . http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis...
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A Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, is evidence of your status as a lawful permanent resident. A Green Card gives you the right to live and work permanently in the United States.\n\nThere are other ways to apply for a Green Card:\n\n- Marriage to a United States citizen\n- Through Adoption\n- Through Employment\n- Through Investment\n- Through Relatives/Family Members\n- As a Special Immigrant\n- Green Card Lottery
691790
Thirty-five. You must also be born an American citizen and to have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.
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You have to be here for a continued stay of five years. Then fill out an application for adjustment of status then interview then exam then oathtaking and then you are an american citizen
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http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/natz/index.htm \n\nThere is a site with some good info on how to become a citizen.
61980
People become American citizens automatically either by being born in America or to an American citizen (either mother or father). People not born citizens can also naturalize through a fairly lengthy process.\n\nThe president is required to be a natural citizen (aka born in America or to American citizens), but for all other offices, the person must merely be a citizen, no matter how they became that way.
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No, you can't . Most of these morons think that becoming a legal resident and citizen is an easy task, It's not.\nYou have to apply in your country of birth for legal residence,  doing so will take about seven to 10 years. to do that you must prove to have a clean record and have no convictions, you must show proof that you have the monetary capacity to live in your native land and pay for your food, clothing and place to live (which is a bit contradictory since most immigrants aim to come here because they lack this) after that you must have a background check and wait for this to clear. If you're lucky (and I do mean Lucky) you'll have an interview with someone at the American Embassy and depending on how that goes you may have to wait about a year to receive your "green card". All this is done while you live in your country, not here.\n\n\nGood luck
644033
Where are you from?  You obviously have access to a computer.  Look up the USA immigration website and read all the information.  Download the forms, print them out, complete them and send them off.  Follow all the instructions and be prepared to jump through all the hoops, pay the fees, and you will be well on your way.  If you want it badly enough, you will be willing to do what is required and you will feel good about yourself, unlike how you will feel if you try to come into the country illegally.