U.S. Citizenship Guide

Learn about the many important rights and benefits of U.S. citizenship. Watch stories of recently naturalized citizens. Get inspired to take the first step.

Are you eligible to become a U.S. naturalized citizen? Learn if you meet the citizenship requirements. Get information on the ways you can become a U.S. citizen.

Applying for citizenship is a long and complex process. Find a helpful list of all the steps. Understanding what to expect can help prepare you and build confidence.

The N-400, Application for Naturalization is the form used to apply for U.S. citizenship. It is also known as the naturalization or citizenship application. Learn how to fill it out. Understand the questions it asks. Find a helpful list of form words and meanings.

You must pay a citizenship application fee. Know how to make the payment. Learn how to ask for a fee waiver or reduced fee as well as other ways to get help with paying the fee.

A USCIS biometrics services appointment is usually required for people applying for an immigration benefit in the USA. Learn what to expect and what information is collected. Know what to bring and how to be prepared.

The naturalization interview is an important step to becoming a U.S. citizen. It is also known as the naturalization test or citizenship test. Find an overview of what to expect and how to prepare.

The naturalization interview is an important step to becoming a U.S. citizen. It is also known as the naturalization test or citizenship test. Find an overview of what to expect and how to prepare.

During your naturalization interview, you will have to take a civics test. Find a complete list of citizenship test questions and answers in 17 different languages. There is also audio to help you study.

USCIS gives certain people citizenship test exceptions. They also offer accommodations during the naturalization interview. Learn if you qualify and how to make a request.

After you pass the naturalization interview, you must go to a U.S. naturalization oath ceremony. Learn about the oath of allegiance and what to expect at the ceremony.