Becoming a United States Citizen
Benefits of Becoming a US citizen:
Vote
Serve on a jury
Travel with US passport
Bring family members to US
Obtain automatic citizenship for children under 18
Apply for federal jobs
Become elected official
Retain permanent residence
Receive federal grants and scholarship
Obtain government benefits
Eligibility
18 years or older
Males 18-26 must register in the selective service
Good moral character
Permanent Residence
5 continuous years in the US with green card
3 years if married to US citizen
For more information visit Home | USCIS
Process
N-400 Application
If you need assistance contact CWS Harrisonburg
Application fee $50
Lucia 540-299-4832
Required Materials
$750
Green card (cannot be expired)
Fingerprints
Classes
Registration Fee: $30; materials (textbook & flashcards) $30
Test
English Speaking
N-400 Interview
Civics Questions
100 possible questions
Must correctly answer 6 of 10 questions.
Practice 100q.pdf (uscis.gov)
2020 version temporarily available (128 questions)
English Reading
Must read 1 of 3 correctly
English Writing
Must write 1 of 3 correctly
Pass/Fail
If you pass, you will attend the Oath of Allegiance Ceremony and officially become a US citizen.
If you fail, you will have one more attempt to pass. If you fail a second time, you must re-apply.
