AMERICAN US CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION

Waiver Applications

Generally, waivers are available for certain grounds of inadmissibility, including criminal convictions, medical conditions, visa fraud, and the J-1 two-year foreign residence requirement.

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Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery

Each year, 55,000 visas are given away in a random drawing to qualified individuals from underrepresented countries in the total immigrant pool.

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Naturalization/Citizenship

Generally, to be eligible for naturalization, the applicant must have held lawful permanent resident status (Green Card) for at least five years. For spouses of US citizens, the required period of permanent residence is reduced to three years. Applicants must also generally meet requirements for physical presence in the US, good moral character, basic English language skills, and knowledge of US history and government.

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