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2 Becoming a U.S. citizen: The Benefits and Process of Naturalizing Presented by: Aidin Castillo, Staff Attorney Immigrant Legal Resource Center

3 Learning Objectives Identify the benefits of naturalization. Explain the 7 steps of the naturalization process. Understand the rules and content of a citizenship test. Provide naturalization resources to clients.

4 Agenda Benefits and Concerns of naturalization Naturalization Tests Naturalization Process Resources

5 Benefits and Concerns of Naturalization

6 Why becoming a U.S. citizen matters 8.5 million adults are eligible to become U.S. citizens Promotes civic engagement: Right to vote (greater voter turn out) Right to hold public office Increased participation in community decisions Economic benefits Increased earnings and income Increased revenue for communities

7 Benefits of Becoming a U.S. citizen Vote in U.S. elections Can not be deported

8 Benefits of Becoming a U.S. citizen Travel with a U.S. passport Help more relatives immigrate to the U.S. (and in some cases more quickly) Obtain certain government jobs Obtain certain government benefits Live in another country without losing the right to return to the U.S. Acknowledgement of american-ism Civic engagement

9 Concerns about becoming a U.S. citizen Identity/Cultural values May mean giving up citizenship to own country Cost of applying Application fee (possible attorney s fee) Time consuming

10 Concerns about becoming a U.S. citizen Intimidated by naturalization process Interview English language and U.S government and history exams Risk loosing green card (if have committed certain crimes, break immigration laws or abandon residence in U.S.)

11 Why becoming a U.S. citizen matters U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) U.S. Citizenship and immigration Services (USCIS)

12 Process of Naturalizing

13 Becoming a U.S. citizen U.S. citizenship: By birth (14 th Amendment to U.S. Constitution) Born to U.S. citizen parent Acquisition of citizenship at birth Derivation of citizenship (by age 18) Naturalization process

14 Naturalization Basic Requirements: At least 18 years old Lawful Permanent Resident (green card) Have been a permanent resident in the U.S. for 5 years (or 3 if married to a U.S. citizen) Good moral character Have not left the U.S. for long periods of time in the last 5 years (or 3 if married to a U.S. citizen) Physical presence in the U.S. for at least half of the 5 year period (or 3 if married to a U.S. citizen) Pass English and U.S. government and history exams Loyalty oath and attachment to U.S. constitution

15 Overview of the Naturalization Process Determine if already a U.S. citizen If not, then Step 2 Determine eligibility to naturalize If yes, then Step 3 Complete Naturalization Application, Form N-400 Gather documents

16 Overview of the Naturalization Process Submit Application to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services If application approved, then Step 7 Attend background check appointment Take oath of allegiance Attend interview Complete English and U.S. history and government exams, if applicable

17 Quiz!

18 What are two benefits exclusive to U.S. citizens? A) Right to vote and travel abroad. B) Right to work and get healthcare. C) Right to serve on a jury and vote. D) Right to help family members come to the U.S. and get healthcare. Submit Clear

19 What is the last step required to become a U.S. citizen through the naturalization process? A) Filing your application with USCIS. B) Taking the English and U.S. History and Government exams. C) Attend the interview. D) Take Oath of Allegiance. Submit Clear

20 Naturalization Tests: English and US History Exams

21 Overview of Tests Speaking Test tested by asking question about N-400, U.S. History and Civics, and exchanging pleasantries Reading Test read one out of three sentences correctly to demonstrate an ability to read in English. write one out of three sentences correctly to demonstrate an ability to write in English Civics Test There are 100 civics questions on the naturalization test. During naturalization interview, the applicant will be asked up to 10 questions from the list of 100 questions. The applicant must answer correctly at least six (6) of the 10 questions to pass the civics test. English (most common reason for denial)

22 English Language Exemption Rules 55/15 Rule 55 years old and 15 years of lawful permanent residence (LPR) at time of applying for naturalization 50/20 Rule: 50 years old and 20 years of lawful permanent residence (LPR) at time of applying for naturalization To remember, both add up to 70

23 U.S. History and Government requirements Tested by asking 10 of 100 predetermined questions years old and 20 years as a LPR gets easier test tested by asking 10 of the easiest 20 questions. 2. If language exempt, can take US history and government exam in native language. 3. Disability waiver exception (N-648) Exam can be waived if have a disability that prevents learning.

24 Applicant Test Failure Applicant gets two chances to pass exam! If Applicant Doesn t Pass If applicant fails any of the tests at the initial interview, she will be retested on the portion of the test that she failed (English or Civics) Re-test is 60 to 90 days from the date of the initial interview. See 8 CFR 312.5(a) and 335.3(b). Best to partner with an organization or adult school teaching English and civics

25 Sample Civics' Exam Question What are two Cabinet-level positions A. Secretary of Interior and Secretary of History B. Secretary of Health and Human Service and Secretary of the Navy C. Secretary of Weather and Secretary of Energy D. Secretary of State and Secretary of Labor (correct)

26 Sample Civics Exam Question When was the U.S. Constitution written? A B C D (correct!)

27 Quiz!

28 Which is true about the English language exam? A) If you do not pass the exam you will not be allowed to reapply to naturalize. B) Every person who wants to become a U.S. citizen must pass the exam. C) If you are 55 years old and have been a lawful permanent resident for 15 years you are exempt from the English requirement. D) This is the easiest part of the naturalization process for most applicants. Submit Clear

29 Resources

30 Resources Naturalization Application USCIS Resource Center USCIS Guide to Naturalization (includes FAQs) ILRC resources (free), including, annotated forms and translations ILRC s Naturalization and U.S. Citizenship: The Essential Legal Guide

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