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How Long Does the US Citizenship Process Take?

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The U.S. citizenship application process can take less than a year or several years. Those who are not permanent residents but wish to become U.S. citizens must first immigrate to the U.S. and become legal permanent residents.

Once they become permanent residents, a process that alone can take a few years, they will need… READ MORE

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U.S. Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizenship Application
    Form N-400
  • Certificate of Citizenship
    Form N-600
  • Replace Certificate of Citizenship
    Form N-565
  • U.S. Citizenship Test and Interview DVD
Green Card
  • Green Card Renewal
    Form I-90
  • Green Card Replacement
    Form I-90
  • Lost or Stolen Green Card
    Form I-90
  • Green Card through Family
    Form I-130
  • Adjustment of Status
    Form I-485
  • Remove Conditions on Green Card
    Form I-751
  • Affidavit of Support
    Form I-864
  • Application for Travel Document
    Form I-131
U.S. Visas
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Employment
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Immigration Forms
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  • U.S. Citizenship Application
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  • Certificate of Citizenship
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  • Replace Certificate of Citizenship
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  • Adjustment of Status
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  • Remove Conditions on Green Card
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