* Citizenship and Naturalization
Citizenship is a term that identifies an individual's national origin and allegiance, and defines his/her rights and responsibilities to that country (nationality).
Most people have only one country of citizenship (nationality), but some can have dual nationality.
To naturalize as a U.S. citizen you must:
- meet certain criteria, including be a legal permanent resident.
- go through the naturalization process administered by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Contact USCIS for assistance and/or information:
- United States: Call 1.800.375.5283; for TTY dial 1.800.767.1833
- Abroad: Contact the nearest USCIS international office, or a U.S. Embassy or Consulate
Need More Information? Try These Additional Resources:
- Citizenship: Certificate of Citizenship
- Citizenship: Certificate of Naturalization
- Citizenship: Naturalization of Military Personnel
- Citizenship: Person Born Abroad to a U.S. Citizen
- Citizenship: Person Born in a U.S. Territory
- Citizenship: Renouncing
- Citizenship: Verifying
- USCIS: Citizenship Information Sessions
- USCIS: Legal Assistance with Immigration Matters
- Complaints: USCIS or USCIS Employees
The short link for this FAQ is http://1.usa.gov/qL1Ml0