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FAQs
What is the website for U.S. citizenship? ›
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) | USAGov.
Can I do my own citizenship application online? ›Apply for U.S. citizenship by submitting Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. This form is available to file online. There are exceptions and modifications to the naturalization requirements that are available to those who qualify.
Can I check my immigration records online? ›Use our online FOIA system to request your own immigration record, another person's immigration record, or non-A-File information such as policies, data, or communications.
How do I check my immigration status online? ›Online: Use the case status online tool to check for updates about your immigration case. You will need your 13-character receipt number from your application or petition. By phone: If you are calling from the U.S., contact the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 or TTY 1-800-767-1833.
What are the 5 requirements to become a U.S. citizen? ›Contents
- 1) Lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
- 2) You must be 18 years old.
- 3) You must have resided for three months in the state where you will apply for U.S. citizenship.
- 4) Continuous residency and physical presence in the U.S.
- 5) You must be a person of good moral character.
Apr 9, 2024
Starting April 1, 2024, the application fee is $710 for those filing online and $760 for those filing on paper by mail. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers a fee waiver program and a reduced fee option to applicants who meet certain requirements.
What documents do I need to apply for U.S. citizenship? ›7 Documents To Submit With Your N-400 Application for Naturalization
- Proof of Green Card Holder (Permanent Resident) Status. ...
- Your Application Fee Payment or a Fee Reduction or Fee Wavier Application. ...
- Proof of Your Current Marital Status. ...
- Proof of Your Identity. ...
- Proof of Your Military Service.
Oct 2, 2022
The fastest way to gain U.S. citizenship is by marrying a U.S. Citizen and having your spouse file for your I-130 and I-485 for your permanent residency or by joining the military. Eligible service members can file Form N-400 after one day of service.
Is it better to apply for citizenship online or with a lawyer? ›There is nothing outside the law that a lawyer can do to make your application process go faster or make it more likely that you will get your citizenship. However, a lawyer will know everything that's legally possible to make your application process go as quickly and successfully as it can.
How to check someone's citizenship? ›You may also wish to contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The USCIS has a record of every naturalized citizen, and only the USCIS can make an official determination of a person's citizenship.
How to verify U.S. citizenship? ›
Identity Documents
- US Public Birth Record showing birth in one of the 50 states, District of Columbia, American Territories or Guam.
- US birth certificate or data match with a State Vital Statistic Agency.
- Certification of Report of Birth (DS-1350)
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the U.S.(FS-240)
While both documents serve as proof of U.S. citizenship, the Certificate of Naturalization is issued to those who have become U.S. citizens through the naturalization process, while the Certificate of Citizenship is issued to those who acquired U.S. citizenship at birth or through other means.
Can you verify someone's immigration status? ›Electronic Immigration Status Verification
SAVE is a fast, secure, and reliable online service that allows federal, state, and local benefit-granting agencies to verify a benefit applicant's immigration status or naturalized/derived citizenship.
There are two ways that you can check your application status: USCIS case status online tracker and MyUSCIS. Find the Receipt Number for your U.S. citizenship application. (See “Receipt Numbers” below.) Visit the USCIS “Case Status Online” tracker.
What is proof of immigration status? ›Permanent Resident Card or “Green Card” (I-551). Temporary I-551 stamp on form I-94/I-94A or on a foreign passport. Machine Readable Immigrant Visa with temporary I-551 language. Reentry Permit (I-327).
Is it safe to apply for U.S. citizenship online? ›Submitting your application online provides you with several benefits. Get helpful instructions and tips from USCIS as you complete your form using our secure online filing system, avoid common mistakes, and pay your fees online. These are just a few of the many benefits that filing online offers.
How can I check my citizenship online? ›How to Check U.S. Citizenship Application Status Online
- Find the Receipt Number for your U.S. citizenship application. (See “Receipt Numbers” below.)
- Visit the USCIS “Case Status Online” tracker.
- Enter your Receipt Number.
- Click “Check Status.”
Primary Appointment Types
Note: If you need services that are not listed, make your request by calling the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833).