Citizenship
File for Citizenship Today!
To apply for citizenship, you need to be over 18 years old, have had your green card for at least 5 years (3 years if you’re married to a US Citizen or in the US Military), be a person of Good Moral Character, and have lived in the US for more than half of the past five years.
Are you eligible to apply?
Take this quiz to be sure: https://www.citizenshipworks.org/en/home/prescreening
If so, contact us for an appointment!
What to bring
- Permanent resident card (Green Card)
- Driver’s license
- Social Security card
- All of your passports
- List of home addresses for the past 5 years with dates
- List of employer names and addresses for the past 5 years with dates
- Money order for $725 USCIS filing fee
- OR proof of low income:
- Proof of public benefits (food stamps or Medicaid)
- Most recent federal income tax return
- Dates you have been outside the US since becoming a permanent resident
- If married to a US citizen/permanent resident, bring spouse’s green card/US passport, marriage certificate, divorce decrees
FAQs About Citizenship
What if I’ve been arrested?
Please use this link to sign up for a consultationto talk about when or if you should file for citizenship. Our staff have many years of experience in analyzing criminal records.
Will I get to see an accredited representative at my appointment?
Yes, all of our clients are screened and forms are checked by an accredited representative prior to filing.
Can I get started on my application now?
Yes! You can begin your application using citizenshipworks.org, and we offer a discount to people whose applications are 90% complete before the date of their appointment.
Can I apply if I don’t speak English?
There are very specific waivers available for people who have medical disabilities or who have had their green cards for more than 15 years. Please use this link to sign up for a consultation to talk about those in person or by phone.
What about my children; do they need to file for naturalization?
If they are under 18, live in your custody (physical and legal), and are permanent residents (they have green cards) at the time you naturalize, they likely do not need to file for naturalization on their own, but please contact our office to make sure before filing any applications with USCIS.
