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Proof for your lawful permanent status, recent color passport size photographs and the Form N-400 filing fee is $595.Additionally $85 biometric fee and totals to $680, where applicable. No fee is required for military applicants filing under Section 328 and 329 of the INA. Applicants 75 years of age or older are not charged a biometric fee.

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In order to apply for US citizenship you need to file completed Form N-400 along with the fee. Form N-400 filing fee is $595.Additionally $85 biometric fee and totals to $680, where applicable. No fee is required for military applicants filing under Section 328 and 329 of the INA. Applicants 75 years of age or older are not charged a biometric fee.

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  • Have a permanent resident status in the US (green card),
  • Have a good and clear criminal background,
  • Be able to communicate in English,
  • Live in the US for at least 5 years (have to be physically present for this period),
  • Apply for citizenship and, when told, take the citizenship test,
  • Finally, upon approval, you'll be invited to a citizenship ceremony, take the oath for citizenship, and receive your citizenship certificate.
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In order to apply for US citizenship you need to file completed Form N-400 along with the fee. Once you get a green card to become a US citizen you need to have had the green card with continuous physical presence in US for minimum period of 5 years and above the age of 18 years. Using the US Immigration Form N-400 the naturalization process can be started end of which you will be given the citizenship certificate as proof that you are a US citizen.

Form N-400 filing fee is $595.Additionally $85 biometric fee and totals to $680, where applicable. No fee is required for military applicants filing under Section 328 and 329 of the INA. Applicants 75 years of age or older are not charged a biometric fee.

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Becoming a US citizen is a four step process. The first step is submitting an application. The second step is getting fingerprinted at a specific location. The third step is getting interviewed and taking tests. The last step is attending a ceremony and taking the Oath of Allegiance.

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