Citizenship Guides

Plain-English guides to the U.S. naturalization process, based on official USCIS instructions.

When Can I Apply for Citizenship?

Calculate the earliest date you can file Form N-400 with the 90-day early filing rule.

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What to Bring to Your Citizenship Interview

A checklist of documents to bring to your U.S. naturalization interview, based on USCIS instructions: your notice, green card, ID, passports, tax transcripts and more.

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What Happens After Your Citizenship Interview

After the naturalization interview: what granted, continued and denied mean, Form N-652, the oath ceremony (Form N-445), your Certificate of Naturalization and what to do next.

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