As of 2023, an estimated 9 million lawful permanent residents (LPR or green card holders) in the U.S. eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship have the potential to make a huge impact in future elections and real change in this country. Naturalization has many benefits such as protection from deportation, increased opportunities, freedom to travel, automatic citizenship for children, and the right to vote! Get the key information you need to consider whether to start your journey to becoming a U.S. citizen!
BE AWARE: You should be aware that under the Trump administration, there have been reports of individuals being detained at their naturalization interviews. Applying for naturalization could put some applicants in harm’s way. Because some issues could put naturalization applicants in danger of detention and even deportation, it is important that potential naturalization applicants consider the below and consult with a reputable immigration legal service provider before applying for naturalization.
- Some common red flags to consider before applying for naturalization, include, but are not limited to:
- Previously-filed contradictory information on immigration applications
- Certain travel history
- Noncompliance with federal and state tax filings and/or payments
- Certain misconduct
- Criminal history after becoming a green card holder
- Claiming to be a U.S. citizen
For more information, please find a helpful partner resource, NIPNLG’s New Risk Assessment for Naturalization Applicants.
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Citizenship Guide
A user-friendly digital guide to help you navigate the naturalization process.
Frequently Asked Questions
From questions about eligibility and cost, to language barriers and taxes, iAmerica has compiled a list of questions and had them answered by an immigration attorney!
Resources
iAmerica has compiled a few tools we found useful that can help you through naturalization. Here are some resources we found helpful:
- USCIS Citizenship Resource Center - English
- USCIS Citizenship Resource Center - Spanish
- USCIS Study Materials - English
- USCIS Study Materials - Spanish
- USCIS Naturalization Resources in other languages - Arabic, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, and more.
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