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United States Citizenship

Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Citizenship Information

What is the citizenship of the U.S.?

Benefits of being an American Citizen

Responsibilities of American Citizens

        

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2. Citizenship Application, How to become a U.S. Citizen?

What is the process of naturalization?

How to become a U.S. citizen? Who is eligible?

How to become a citizen if I already have a green card?

How to become a U.S. citizen through family relatives?

How to request the citizenship for my wife/husband and children?

Can I become a U.S. citizenship through an H1 work visa?

Can I become a U.S. citizenship through any type of visa?

Where to present or submit my citizenship application?

How long does it takes the process of the citizenship application?

        

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3. Citizenship Test or Naturalization Test

When and where do I go to take the citizenship test?
What If I am not able to go to my appointment, can I reschedule for a later date?
Is there a Waiver or exemption to be naturalized without taking the English or civics test? Can I take the citizenship test in another language? or only in English?
What type of questions are included in the English and civic sections of the citizenship or naturalization test? How will I know if I passed the citizenship test?
What If I failed the test? can I do it again? How to appeal?
Once I pass the naturalization test do I automatically become a United States citizen?

        

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4.  Citizenship for Green Card Holders

How to become a U.S. citizen if I already have a green card?

Where should I submit my citizenship application?

How long does it takes the process of the citizenship application?

For how many years do I need to have my green card before applying for my citizenship?

What is the difference between a U.S. lawful permanent resident with a green card and a U.S. citizen?

        

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5.  Naturalization, How to Become a US. Citizen?

What is the process of naturalization?

How to become a U.S. citizen? Who is eligible?

How to become a citizen if I already have a green card?

How to become a U.S. citizen through family relatives?

How to request the citizenship of my wife/husband and children?

Can I become a U.S. citizenship through an H1 work visa?

Can I become a U.S. citizenship through any type of visa?

Where to present or submit my citizenship application?

How long does it takes the process of the citizenship application?

        

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6.  Citizenship and Marriage

Can I become a citizen if I am married with an American citizen?

For how long do we have to be married to receive a green card or the citizenship?

Can I get married to a U.S. citizen outside of the U.S., and still be eligible for green card or citizenship?

How to get a fiancé or fiancée visa for my girlfriend or boyfriend to travel to the U.S.?

What if we get divorced? Can I still get or keep my green card or citizenship?

What if my husband/wife died? Can I still get my green card or citizenship?

        

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7.  Who is born a U.S. Citizen? Children born abroad or in the U.S.?

Who is born a U.S. citizen?

Children of American parent(s) born outside of the U.S.

Children with only one American parent

Children born in the U.S. from foreign parent(s)

American Grandparents of children born abroad

How do I get proof of my American citizenship? Can I apply for a passport?

        

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8.  Citizenship Certificate

How do I get proof of my American citizenship?

What is the citizenship certificate? What is a Consular Report of Birth abroad?
Where and how can I obtain this certificate?

        

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9.  Naturalization Certificate

How do I get proof of my American citizenship through Naturalization?

What is the naturalization certificate? Where and How to obtain this certificate?

        

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10.  Birth Certificate

What is the birth certificate of the United States?

Where can I obtain a copy of my birth certificate?

Can I travel outside of the U.S. with my birth certificate?

International Birth certificate

        

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11.  Passport Application

Who is eligible to apply for a U.S. passport?

Can I apply for a U.S. passport if I have a green card?

How and where to apply for a passport?

How long does it take the process of getting a passport?

How to obtain a passport if you are outside of the United States?

Requirements to obtain a passport?

I need my passport urgent, how can I rush my passport application?

What if I changed my name? how do I update my passport?

What if my passport was lost or stolen?

        

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12.  Double Citizenship

Does the U.S. allows double citizenship?

Can I have double citizenship, if I am citizen of the U.S.?

Does the U.S. allows to have a U.S. passport and also a non-US passport?

Do I loose my original citizenship if I become a U.S. citizen?

        

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