For individuals seeking to naturalize and become U.S. citizens, assuming you are otherwise eligible, the entire process culminates with the Naturalization interview before USCIS. At the interview, a USCIS immigration officer will review your N-400, Application for Naturalization, and go over your responses to each question. In addition, they will conduct the English language exam (unless you qualify for an exemption) and the Civics exam (unless you qualify for an exemption). If you meet all the eligibility requirements and pass the english and civics exam, you will typically be notified of your application approval or denial after the interview has ended. As a resource for our clients, we provide the below ten tips prior to the interview, so that they are best prepared for a successful interview process.
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In a previous post, we covered the eligibility requirements for becoming a U.S. citizen through the naturalization process. Under the continuous residence requirement, a naturalization applicant must show that they have resided continuously in the United States after being admitted as a lawful permanent resident (LPR) for at least 5 years (3 years if married to a U.S. citizen) prior to filing the naturalization application and up to the time of being naturalized.
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