Category Archives: Eligibility for Naturalization

Direct Filing N-400 Application for Naturalization

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Mike Baker

The Direct Mail Program for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, took effect on January 22, 2009. As of that date, all nonmilitary applicants must submit Form N-400, and any related supplements, to one of two lockbox addresses, based on where … Continue reading →

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Citizenship, Acquisition and Derivation, Child Citizenship Act

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Mike Baker

Citizenship: Acquisition and Derivation. (a) Introduction. (revision dated 07/18/2005) In addition to the naturalization process, the United States recognizes the U.S. citizenship of individuals gained through other means. A Certificate of Citizenship documents citizenship that is obtained other than through … Continue reading →

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Naturalization application Form N-400

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Mike Baker

Discussion of Form N-400 (Part-by-Part) (a) Part 1: Information About You. (1) Introduction. Part One of the application contains applicant biographic information that you must verify during the examination. In this part of the examination you must determine that the … Continue reading →

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Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence, Eligibility Requirements for Naturalization

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Mike Baker

1. Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence2. Continuity of Residence3. Residency: Jurisdiction4. Physical Presence5. Good Moral Character6. Attachment to the Constitution, English and Civics Naturalization applicants must establish that they were “Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence”. Every applicant for naturalization must … Continue reading →

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Continuity of Residence within US, Naturalization eligibility

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Mike Baker

1. Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence2. Continuity of Residence3. Residency: Jurisdiction4. Physical Presence5. Good Moral Character6. Attachment to the Constitution English and Civics Continuity of Residence: Continuous residence within the United States for five years immediately preceding the application and … Continue reading →

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