American Citizenship Application

The citizenship application process is easier when you have all of the necessary information. U.S. Immigration Support provides useful American citizenship application information, eligibility requirements and filing instructions. The American Citizenship Application Guide is available for immediate download.

Definition of Citizenship: Citizenship is the status given to a legal member of the country. It involves rights, duties and privileges.

American Citizenship: Under the 14th Amendment of the American Constitution, American citizenship is usually acquired by birth when a child is born in American territory.

Naturalization: The process by which a citizen of a foreign country becomes an American citizen. Download the American Citizenship Application Guide for more information.

About the American Citizenship Application Guide: The American Citizenship Information and Application Guide was developed to help foreign nationals apply for American Citizenship. It greatly alleviates the burden of the citizenship application process, and includes everything you need to apply for citizenship including instructions, procedures, and the required application forms.

Eligibility Requirements:  Eligibility requirements for all naturalization applicants include:

• A period of continuous residence and physical presence in America
• The ability to read, write, and speak English
• Good moral character
• Knowledge of the principles of the United States Constitution
• Favorable disposition towards the United States
• Passing grade on the American Citizenship Test

Please note: other naturalization requirements may be modified or waived for certain applicants, such as spouses of American Citizens or individuals currently serving in the American military.

The American Citizenship Information and Application Guide contains:

• American Citizenship overview
• Benefits of American citizenship
• Responsibilities of an American citizen
• Understanding the American Naturalization process
• American Naturalization eligibility information
• Application requirements
• List of required documents
• Waivers, exceptions, and special cases
• Information regarding the citizenship interview
• Sample American Citizenship Test questions and answers (for additional information refer to the Citizenship Test Study Guide)
• The Oath of Allegiance
• List of all American USCIS (formerly INS) offices nationwide
• List of American embassies and consulates
• FREE American Citizenship Application Forms
  * Immigration forms are provided free of charge with the purchase of the American Citizenship Application Guide.