Once an immigrant in Kentucky becomes a permanent resident, the next step in the immigration process they may want to take is to officially become a U.S. citizen. The application process for U.S. citizenship is also referred to as “naturalization.” However, there are certain requirements that a person must satisfy in order to be eligible for U.S. citizenship.
In general, to be eligible for U.S. citizenship a person must be age 18 or above. The person must also have been a permanent resident of the United States for a certain period of time, for example three or five years. The person must also have good moral character. The person also needs to have a basic understanding of the U.S. government. The person must also have physically been present in the country for a certain continuous period of time. Finally, with some exceptions, a person needs to have a basic understanding of the English language, including the ability to speak, read and write in English.
If a person meets these requirements, they may want to take steps to apply for U.S. citizenship. In general, to do so, they need to have been a permanent resident for a minimum of five years. Or, if they are married to a U.S. citizen, they must have been married and living with that person for three years. Having performed honorable service in one of the branches of the United States military will also qualify a person to be able to apply for citizenship.
Keep in mind that the information in this post is for general information only. Immigrants in the United States may desire to one day be official U.S. citizens. However, it is important that a person understand the details surrounding naturalization. Therefore, immigrants seeking US permanent residency or U.S. citizenship may want to seek the help they need to learn more about the process before proceeding.
