7.+Becoming+a+Citizen+(The+Naturalization+Process)



Citizens of the United States enjoy special privileges not offered in many other countries throughout the world. Becoming a citizen of the United States is called //naturalization.// For an overview of the naturalization process, you many be interested in viewing a 10-minute video which outlines the responsibilities, privileges, resources, and processes required to become a //good// U.S. citizen. Click on the link below or the hands above to view the presentation. [|http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=8c141d30bb686110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=8e336bc60bde6110V nVCM1000004718190aRCRD]

**What it takes to be an American Citizen**  **Naturalization** is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).


 * USCIS:** U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services

  1. Submit your complete application 2. Get Fingerprinted 3. Attend USCIS Interview and Take Tests 4. Take the Oath to Become a U.S. Citizen  Could you pass the Citizenship Test? //Click the following link.// []
 * **Process of becoming a US citizen:**
 * Complete and print your U.S. citizenship application form
 * Obtain two approved passport-sized photos
 * Collect all required supporting documents
 * Ensure each of these documents is properly completed and/or translated
 * Mail application to USCIS location
 * Recieve an acknowledgement letter from the USCIS that they received your application
 * Get fingerprinted.
 * Send any additional documents to the USCIS that they may have requested in the letter.
 * Receive an interview appointment letter from the USCIS
 * Bring identification to the interview
 * Take the English and Civics Tests
 * Await a decision from the USCIS
 * Receive a ceremony date letter from the USCIS
 * Take the Oath of Allegiance
 * Receive your Certificate of Naturalization