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You have lived in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for at least five years (with exceptions for refugees, people who get their green card through political asylum, spouses of  \nU.S. citizens, and U.S. military personnel)  \n2. You have been physically present in the United States for at least half of the last five years  \n3. You have lived in the district or state where you are filing your application for at least three months  \n4. You have not spent more than a year outside the United States  \n5. You have not made your primary home in another country  \n6. You are at least 18 years old  \n7. You have good moral character  \n8. You are able to speak, read, and write in English  \n9. You are able to pass a test covering U.S. history and government, and  \n10. You are willing to swear that you believe in the principles of the U.S. Constitution and will be loyal to the United States.  \nProcess:  \n1. Complete a US Citizenship application.  \n2. Get two passport photos taken of yourself.  \n3. Gather all necessary documents (see USCIS site) .  \n4. Send it with a copy of your green card , required photos , and the appropriate fee to the address listed in the site below. That site also includes information on fees.  \n[http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=48](http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=48)[ ](http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=48)[0ccac09aa5d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM1000](0ccac09aa5d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM1000)[ ](0ccac09aa5d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM1000)0045f3d6a1RCRD  \n5. Receive an appointment letter.  \n6. Go to the Finger Printing location provided in the appointment letter to have your fingerprints taken.  \n7. Wait for an interview to be scheduled.  \n8. Citizenship and Naturalization Interview  \na. Go to the office location on the date and time specified  \nb. Bring identification and any additional documents requested  \nc. Answer questions about your application and background  \nd. Pass test on English and US history and government (in writing? Oral test?  \ne. Receive a decision  \nTaking the Oath:  \n1. Receive a ceremony date from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly known as the INS) .  \n2. Check in at the ceremony.  \n3. Return your permanent resident card.  \n4. Answer questions about what you have done since your interview.  \n5. Take the naturalization oath.  \n6. Receive your Certificate of Naturalization.  \nThis entire process can take anywhere from 5 months to more than 5 years.  \nWhat is the US Citizenship Test?  \nDetailed information can be found at these links. 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