Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). You may qualify for Naturalization if:

1. You have been a permanent resident for at least 5 years and meet all other eligibility requirements,
2. You have been a permanent resident for 3 years or more and meet all eligibility requirements to file as a spouse of a U.S. citizen,
3. You have qualifying service in the U.S. armed forces and meet all other eligibility requirements,
4. Your child may qualify for naturalization if you are a U.S. citizen, the child was born outside the U.S., the child is currently residing outside the U.S., and all other eligibility requirements are met.