How to apply for U.S. citizenship ...

You must have a permanent residence in the United States for at least five years before the U.S. citizenship. ... .Permanent residence means that you were allowed to live and work legally in the United States permanently. ... .A Permanent Resident Card is sometimes called a green card. ... .In addition, you must be 18 years of good character and good knowledge of English and American history and government.Difficulty: Moderate EasyInstructionsThings you need: a copy of front and back of your permanent residence CardTwo two identical .-. .Color photos of 2 inches with your name and registration number of foreigners in pencil on the back of each photo $ 675 by check or money order to the Department of Homeland Security1Complete N-400 naturalization application .. ... .The application may, at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website can be viewed and is listed below Resources.2Gather your documents. ... .You need a front-and back-up copy of your permanent resident card to pay, two identical color photos and a check or money order for $ 675 Department of Homeland Security (payable as of May 2010) Send your request 0.3 N 400 .- .Permanent Resident Card. .Copying photos and deposit fee.If you live in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska., Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon .. .South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, send your request.. .USCIS PO Box 21 251 Phoenix, AZ 85036If you live in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey. New Mexico, New .York, North. .Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Iceland, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands, send your application.. .USCIS PO Box 660 060 Dallas, TX 752664Be fingerprints. ... .You receive a message to report when and where to take fingerprints and interview taken.5Attend. ... .You receive a message when and where they appear for your interview. ... .Remember to bring your Permanent Resident Card of origin and other documents requested by the interviewer. ... .You will receive an English and civics exams you pass to proceed to. ... .At the end of the interview, they will tell you whether you qualify at this time to become an American citizen.6Attend citizenship ceremony. ... .Take the oath of allegiance and the hand of your Permanent Resident Card. ... .You will receive a certificate of naturalization, officially making you a U.S. citizen ....