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Becoming an American Citizen (Naturalization and Citizenship)



The Citizenship Resource Center is managed by the Office of Citizenship. Learn more about the Office of Citizenship and its mission. The status awarded is American citizenship while the process of becoming an American citizen is called “naturalization”. Thus, naturalization is the process, and an American citizenship is the result, if and when approved.

An American citizen has both rights and responsibilities that accompany the status of American citizenship. Citizenship is the common thread that connects all Americans. The United States is a nation bound not by race or religion, but by the shared values of freedom, liberty, and equality.


Throughout the nation’s history, the United States has welcomed newcomers from all over the world. Immigrants have helped shape and define the country we know today. Their contributions help preserve the United States’ legacy as a land of freedom and opportunity. More than 200 years after the United States’ founding, naturalized citizens are still an important part of U.S. democracy. By becoming a U.S. citizen, you too will have a voice in how the nation is governed.


The decision to apply is a significant one. Citizenship offers many benefits and equally important responsibilities. By applying, you are demonstrating your commitment to this country and U.S. form of government. Reasons to consider applying for American citizenship include (not limited to):

  • Voting - Only American citizens can vote in federal elections. Most states also restrict the right to vote, in most elections, to U.S. citizens

  • Serve on a jury - Only U.S. citizens can serve on a federal jury. Most states also restrict jury service to U.S. citizens. Serving on a jury is an important responsibility for U.S. citizens

  • Travel with a U.S. passport - A U.S. passport enables you to get assistance from the U.S. government when overseas, if necessary

  • Bring family members to the U.S. - U.S. citizens generally get priority when petitioning to bring family members permanently to this country

  • Obtain citizenship for children under 18 years of age - In most cases, a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen is automatically a U.S. citizen

  • Apply for federal jobs - Certain jobs with government agencies require U.S. citizenship

  • Become an elected official - Only American citizens can run for federal office (U.S. Senate or House of Representatives) and for most state and local offices

  • Keep your residency - A U.S. citizen’s right to remain in the United States cannot be taken away

  • Become eligible for federal grants and scholarships - Many financial aid grants, including college scholarships and funds given by the government for specific purposes, are available only to U.S. citizens

  • Obtain government benefits - Some government benefits are available only to U.S. citizens


American citizenship comes with several rights and responsibilities that all citizens should exercise and respect. Some of these responsibilities are legally required of every U.S. citizen, but all are important to ensuring that America remains a free and prosperous nation.

An American citizen’s rights include (not limited to) the following:

  • The freedom to express yourself

  • The freedom to worship as you wish

  • The right to a prompt, fair trial by jury

  • The right to vote in elections for public officials

  • The right to apply for federal employment requiring U.S. citizenship

  • The right to run for elected office

  • The freedom to pursue “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”

An American citizen’s responsibilities include (not limited to) the following:

  • Supporting and defending the Constitution

  • Staying informed of the issues affecting your community

  • Participating in the democratic process

  • Respecting and obeying federal, state, and local laws

  • Respecting the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others

  • Participating in your local community

  • Paying income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities

  • Serving on a jury when called upon

  • Defending the country if the need should arise


There are different ways to obtain U.S. citizenship status. Depending on your situation, different requirements may apply to you. The main paths to U.S. citizenship status are based upon:

  • Being a green card holder (lawful permanent resident; LPR) for the past five years at least

  • Being married to a U.S. citizen

  • Serving in the U.S. military

  • Being the child of a U.S. citizen


Naturalization is the way that a non-citizen not born in the United States voluntarily becomes a U.S. citizen. The most common path to U.S. citizenship through naturalization is being a lawful permanent resident (LPR) for at least five years. Basically, this path requires that you have had a green card for at least five years straight. If you lawful permanent resident (LPR) a.k.a green card visa/status have been revoked, the count might have been reset.



Before you can apply for naturalization, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. Depending on your situation, different requirements may apply to you. General eligibility requirements for naturalization based on being a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) for at least five years, include:

  • Being at least 18 years old when you submit Form N-400, Application for Naturalization

  • Showing you have been a lawfully admitted permanent resident (green card holder) of the United States for at least five years

  • Demonstration of continuous residence in the United States for at least five years immediately before the date you file Form N-400

  • Showing you have been physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the five years immediately before the date you file Form N-400

  • Showing you have lived for at least three months in a state or USCIS district having jurisdiction over your place of residence (If you are a student and are financially dependent on your parents, you may apply for naturalization where you go to school or where your family lives.)

  • Showing that you are a person of good moral character and have been a person of good moral character for at least five years immediately before the date you file Form N-400

  • Demonstrating an attachment to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution

  • Being able to read, write and speak basic English

  • Having knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the history, and of the principles and form of government, of the United States, (civics); and

  • Taking an Oath of Allegiance to the United States

Certain applicants, because of their age and time as a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), do not have to take the English test for naturalization and may take the civics test in the language of their choice.


The second option to become a U.S. citizen is through marriage to a U.S. citizen. This means that the person requesting to become a U.S. citizen must be the legal wife or husband of a U.S. citizen. General eligibility requirements as part of this path towards American citizenship include (not limited to):

  • Being at least 18 when you submit Form N-400, Application for Naturalization

  • Being a lawfully admitted permanent resident (green card holder) of the United States for at least three years immediately before the date you file Form N-400

  • You have been living in marital union with your U.S. citizen spouse during the three years immediately before the date you file your application and while we adjudicate your application

  • You have lived for at least three months in a state or USCIS district having jurisdiction over your place of residence

  • You have continuous residence in the United States as a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) for at least three years immediately before the date you file your application

  • Residing continuously within the United States from the date you filed your application until the date you naturalize

  • Being physically present in the United States for at least 18 months out of the three years immediately before the date you file your application

  • Being able to read, write and speak English and have knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the history, and of the principles and form of government, of the United States (also known as civics); and

  • Being a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well-disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States for at least three years immediately before the date you file Form N-400 and until you take the Oath of Allegiance


Generally, if your spouse is a U.S. citizen who is employed by the U.S. government, including the military or another qualifying employer, and your spouse is scheduled to be stationed abroad for at least one year at the time you file your Form N-400 (application for U.S. citizenship), you may be eligible for naturalization under Section 319(b) of the INA. Qualifying employers can include:

  • Certain American institutions of research

  • American firms or corporations engaged in the development of foreign trade and commerce

  • Certain public international organizations; and

  • Certain religious denominations or interdenominational mission organizations

In general, at the time of your naturalization interview and ceremony, you must be present in the United States under lawful admission for permanent residence (green card) and you must meet of all of the requirements listed above, with the following exceptions:

  • No specific period as an lawful permanent resident (green card holder) is required (but you must have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence)

  • No specific period of continuous residence or physical presence in the United States is required; and

  • No specific period of marital union is required; however, you and your U.S. citizen spouse must be in a valid marriage from the time you file your Form N-400 until the time you naturalize

You must also establish that you will reside outside the United States with your citizen spouse immediately after naturalization and that you intend to reside in the United States immediately after your spouse’s employment outside the United States ends.



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If you are serving or have served in the U.S. armed forces (military) and are interested in becoming a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply for naturalization under special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). If you meet all the requirements of either section 328 or 329 of the INA, you may apply for naturalization by filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, under the section that applies to you.


You will not have to pay any fees for applying for naturalization under INA 328 or 329. As a current or former member of the U.S. military, certain other naturalization requirements may not apply to you:

  • If you served honorably during a designated period of hostilities, you may not have to reside in or be physically present in the U.S. for any length of time before you apply for naturalization.

If you served honorably in the U.S. armed forces for at least one year at any time, you may be eligible to apply for naturalization. While some general naturalization requirements apply under INA 328, other requirements may not apply or are reduced. To establish eligibility under INA 328, you must:

  • Be 18 years old or older

  • Have served honorably at any time in the U.S. armed forces for a period or periods totaling at least 1 year

  • Have submitted a completed Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service (PDF, 288.38 KB), at the time of filing your N-400, if you are currently serving, or a photocopy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, NGB Form 22, National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service, or other official discharge document for all periods of service if you are not currently serving

  • Demonstrate that if separated from service, you were separated under honorable conditions

  • Be a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) at the time of your naturalization interview

  • Meet certain residence and physical presence requirements

  • Demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak English, unless qualified for a waiver or exception

  • Demonstrate knowledge of U.S. history and government, unless excepted

  • Demonstrate good moral character for at least five years before filing your N-400 through the day you naturalize; and

  • Demonstrate an attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution and be well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law, unless waived

If you are currently serving or previously served honorably in the U.S. armed forces during a designated period of hostilities, you may be eligible to apply for naturalization. While some general naturalization requirements apply under INA 329, other requirements may not apply or are reduced.


One of the requirements is service during a designated period of hostility. The designated periods of hostilities are listed below:

  • Apr. 6, 1917 – Nov. 11, 1918

  • Sept. 1, 1939 – Dec. 31, 1946

  • June 25, 1950 – July 1, 1955

  • Feb. 28, 1961 – Oct. 15, 1978

  • Aug. 2, 1990 – April 11, 1991

  • Sept. 11, 2001 – present

To establish eligibility under INA 329, you must:

  • Have served honorably in the U.S. armed forces during a designated period of hostility, and if separated, have been separated under honorable conditions from your qualifying period of service

  • Have submitted a completed Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service (PDF, 288.38 KB), if you are serving when you file your N-400, or a photocopy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, NGB Form 22, National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service, or other official discharge document for all periods of service if you are not currently serving

  • Be a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or have been physically present at the time of enlistment, reenlistment, or extension of service or induction into the U.S. armed forces:

    • In the United States, the Canal Zone, American Samoa, or Swains Island; or

    • On board a public vessel owned or operated by the United States for noncommercial service

  • Demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak English, unless qualified for a waiver or exception

  • Demonstrate knowledge of U.S. history and government, unless excepted

  • Demonstrate good moral character for at least 1 year prior to filing your N-400 through the day you naturalize; and

  • Demonstrate an attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution and be well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law, unless waived

An applicant who files on the basis of military service during hostilities is exempt from the general naturalization requirements of continuous residence and physical presence.


Many military installations have a designated USCIS liaison to help you with the naturalization application process. These liaisons are typically assigned to a specific office (for example, your installation’s community service center, DOS family liaison office or Judge Advocate General). If you are currently serving, ask your chain of command to certify your honorable military service on Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service.


If you have already separated from the U.S. armed forces, you must submit a photocopy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, NGB Form 22, National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service, or other official discharge document for all periods of service. You may mail your completed application and all required materials or you may complete your application by creating an online account and filing your Form N-400 online.


USCIS will review your application and conduct required security checks, which include obtaining your fingerprints. This can be done in one of the following ways:

  • If you were fingerprinted for a previous immigration application, USCIS will use those fingerprints, if available

  • If residing or stationed abroad, you may submit two properly completed FD-258 fingerprint cards and two passport-style photos taken by the military police or officials with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. embassy, or U.S. consulate

  • You may go to an application support center (ASC) in the United States and submit your fingerprints. If you are a current or former service member, USCIS allows you to submit your fingerprints at an ASC before you file your Form N-400. Be sure to include your A-Number. Please be sure to bring evidence of your prior or current military service, such as, but not limited to your military ID, official orders, enlistment contract and/or discharge documents

If you have questions regarding your biometrics, you can contact the Military Help Line at 877-CIS-4MIL (877-247-4645, if you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services). USCIS representatives are available to answer calls Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern, excluding federal holidays.


USCIS will review your application and send it to a USCIS field office to schedule you for an interview. You can request an interview at a specific office in a cover letter attached to your application or leave the choice of location to USICS. The field office will schedule your interview to review your eligibility for naturalization and test your knowledge of English and civics. If USICS find that you are eligible for naturalization, USCIS will inform you of the date you can take the Oath of Allegiance and become a U.S. citizen.


Generally, individuals who served honorably in an active-duty status in the U.S. armed forces during a specified period of military hostilities and died as a result of injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by that service may be eligible for posthumous citizenship under section 329A of the INA. This means that they will be awarded American citizenship as an act of honor after their death, and in light of their honorable military service.


A Form N-644, Application for Posthumous Citizenship, must be filed on behalf of the deceased service member within two years of their death. Upon approving the application, USCIS will issue a Certificate of Citizenship in the name of the deceased service member establishing posthumously that they were a U.S. citizen on the date they died. Other provisions of the law may extend immigration benefits to the service member’s surviving spouse, children, and parents.


The fourth path to obtain American citizenship is through your parent that is a U.S. citizen. There are two general ways to obtain citizenship through U.S. citizen parents:

  • At birth

  • After birth but before the age of 18


Congress has enacted laws that determine how citizenship is conveyed by a U.S. citizen parent (or parents) to children born outside of the United States. The law in effect at the time of birth determines whether someone born outside the United States to a U.S. citizen parent (or parents) is a U.S. citizen at birth. In general, these laws require that at least one parent was a U.S. citizen, and the U.S. citizen parent had lived in the United States for a period of time. In addition, children born abroad may become U.S. citizens after birth.

To meet the definition of a “child” for the purposes of naturalization and obtaining U.S. citizenship status, you must be an unmarried person who is:

  • The genetic, legitimated, or adopted son or daughter of a U.S. citizen; or

  • The son or daughter of a non-genetic gestational U.S. citizen mother who is recognized by the relevant jurisdiction as the child’s legal parent

Children who were born outside the U.S. but now live in the U.S. may acquire U.S. citizenship under Section 320 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). A child born outside of the United States automatically becomes a U.S. citizen when all of the following conditions have been met on or after Feb. 27, 2001:

  • The child has at least one parent, including an adoptive parent, who is a U.S. citizen by birth or through naturalization

  • The child is under 18 years of age

  • The child is a lawful permanent resident (LPR; green card holder); and

  • The child is residing in the United States in the legal and physical custody of the U.S. citizen parent

Children residing outside of the United States may obtain citizenship under Section 322 of the INA. A child who regularly resides outside of the United States is eligible for naturalization if all of the following conditions have been met:

  • The child has at least one parent, including an adoptive parent, who is a U.S. citizen by birth or through naturalization

  • The child’s U.S. citizen parent or U.S. citizen grandparent meets certain physical presence requirements in the United States or an outlying possession

  • The child is under 18 years of age

  • The child is residing outside of the United States in the legal and physical custody of the U.S. citizen parent, or of a person who does not object to the application if the U.S. citizen parent is deceased; and

  • The child is lawfully admitted, physically present, and maintaining a lawful status in the United States at the time the application is approved and the time of naturalization

Please note: Children of U.S. citizen military members residing outside the United States may complete the entire process from abroad.


USCIS suggests the following next ten steps towards becoming a U.S. citizen:

Step 1. Determine if you are already a U.S. citizen

Step 2. Determine if you are eligible to become a U.S. citizen

Step 3. Prepare your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization

Step 4. Submit your Form N-400 and pay your fees

Step 5. Go to your biometrics appointment, if applicable

Step 6. Complete the interview

Step 7. Receive a decision from USCIS on your Form N-400

Step 8. Receive a notice to take the Oath of Allegiance

Step 9. Take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States

Step 10. Understanding U.S. citizenship


As part of the process, you must successfully pass the Naturalization Interview and Test. During your naturalization interview, a USCIS officer will ask you questions about your application and background. Unless you qualify for an exemption, you will also take a naturalization test which is made up of two components, an English and civics test.


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During the English test, you must demonstrate an understanding of the English language including the ability to read, write, and speak basic English. During the civics test, you will answer important questions about American government and history.


The English Test:

  • Speaking - Your ability to speak and understand English will be determined by a USCIS officer during your eligibility interview on Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.

  • Reading - You must read aloud one out of three sentences correctly to demonstrate an ability to read in English. The Reading Test Vocabulary List will help you study for the English reading portion of the naturalization test. The content focuses on civics and history topics.

  • Writing - You must write one out of three sentences correctly to demonstrate an ability to write in English. The Writing Test Vocabulary List will help you study for the English writing portion of the naturalization test. The content focuses on civics and history topics.


The Civic Test:

  • 2008 Version - The 2008 version of the civics test is an oral test, and the USCIS officer will ask you up to 10 questions from the list of 100 civics test questions. You must answer 6 questions correctly to pass the 2008 version of the civics test. Applicants who filed their Form N-400 before December 1, 2020, will continue to take the 2008 civics test at initial exam, re-exam, or N-336 hearing. Applicants who file their Form N-400 on or after March 1, 2021 will also take the 2008 civics test at initial exam, re-exam, or N-336 hearing.

  • 2020 Version - The 2020 version of the civics test is an oral test, and the USCIS officer will ask you 20 questions from the list of 128 civics test questions. You must answer at least 12 of the 20 questions correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test. Applicants who filed their naturalization applications on or after Dec. 1, 2020, and before March 1, 2021, with an initial examination (interview) before April 19, 2021, will have the option to take either the 2020 civics test, or the 2008 civics test at initial exam, re-exam, or N-336.

Exceptions from English and civics requirements do exist. These exceptions may include the following:

1) English Language Exemptions - You are exempt from the English language requirement, but are still required to take the civics test if you are:

  • Age 50 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident (Green Card holder) in the United States for 20 years (commonly referred to as the “50/20” exception)

  • Age 55 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident in the United States for 15 years (commonly referred to as the “55/15” exception)

Please note the following:

  • Even if you qualify for the “50/20” or “55/15” English language exceptions listed above, you must still take the civics test

  • You will be permitted to take the civics test in your native language

  • If you take the test in your native language, you must bring an interpreter with you to your interview

  • Your interpreter must be fluent in both English and your native language

  • If you are age 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years at the time of filing for naturalization, you will be given special consideration regarding the civics requirement

2) You may be eligible for an exception to the English and civics naturalization requirements if you are unable to comply with these requirements because of a physical or developmental disability or a mental impairment

To request this exception, submit Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. This form must be completed by a licensed medical or osteopathic doctor, or licensed clinical psychologist.


3) If you are engaged in certain kinds of overseas employment you may be eligible for an exception to the continuous residence requirement.


4) Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, USICS provide accommodations or modifications for applicants with physical or mental impairments that make it difficult for them to complete the naturalization process. Applicants are encouraged to list their needs in the space provided on Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.


After applying for naturalization and in order to be naturalized, you must take the Oath of Allegiance in a public ceremony. The law allows for certain modifications to the Oath of Allegiance.


You will be given two attempts to take the English and civics tests and to answer all questions relating to your naturalization application in English. If you fail any of the tests at your initial interview, you will be retested on the portion of the test that you failed (English or civics) between 60 and 90 days from the date of your initial interview. According to 8 CFR 312.5(a) and 335.3(b).


Please note: Due to recent policy changes, some applicants for naturalization may have the choice to take the 2008 or 2020 version of the civics test at their re-exam.

If USCIS approves your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, USCIS will schedule you to take the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony. The naturalization ceremony is the culmination of the naturalization process. To ensure new citizens are able to experience certain elements of a ceremony, USCIS have made the ceremony videos available below, including the president's congratulatory message. See these videos at https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/naturalization-ceremonies


Types of Ceremonies – Two main types of ceremonies are used as part of the naturalization process of obtaining a U.S. citizenship:

  • In a judicial ceremony, the court administers the Oath of Allegiance

  • In an administrative ceremony, USCIS administers the Oath of Allegiance

You may receive supplemental information from USCIS that provides detailed instructions for your ceremony. Please pay close attention to this information to ensure a safe and enjoyable ceremony experience. Your Naturalization Ceremony includes several parts to it, which usually include the following:


1) Receive a Notice to Take the Oath of Allegiance - You may be able to participate in a naturalization ceremony on the same day as your interview. If a ceremony is unavailable, USICS will mail you a notice with the date, time, and location of your scheduled naturalization ceremony on Form N-445, Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony.


If you cannot attend your scheduled naturalization ceremony, return the notice, Form N-445, Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony, to your local USCIS office, along with a letter requesting a new date and explaining why you cannot attend the scheduled naturalization ceremony. Failing to appear more than once for your naturalization ceremony may lead to a denial of your application.


2) Check in at the Ceremony - Once you arrive at the ceremony, check in with USCIS. A USCIS officer will review your responses to the questionnaire, Form N-445, Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony. Please complete your responses to the questionnaire before you arrive.


3) Return your Permanent Resident Card (green card) - You must return your Permanent Resident Card (green card) to USCIS when you check in for your naturalization ceremony. This requirement is waived if you provided proof during the naturalization interview that the card has been lost and you have attempted to recover it, or if, because of your military service, you were never granted permanent residence. You will no longer need your Permanent Resident Card (green card) because you will receive your Certificate of Naturalization after you take the Oath of Allegiance.


4) Take the Oath of Allegiance - You are not a U.S. citizen until you take the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony. You will receive your Certificate of Naturalization after taking the Oath of Allegiance.


5) Receive Certificate of Naturalization - Carefully review your Certificate of Naturalization and notify USCIS of any errors before leaving the ceremony. You may use your Certificate of Naturalization as official proof that you are a U.S. citizen.


Please note: If you lose your Certificate of Naturalization, you may request a replacement by filing Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document.


After going through the naturalization process and being approved your U.S. citizenship in the ceremony, there are several things important to know and/or do. During the ceremony, you will be provided with additional information, and representatives for the different services may be available to assist, including:

  • Apply for a U.S. Passport/Passport Card

  • You will get an application for a U.S. passport at your naturalization ceremony in the U.S. Citizenship Welcome Packet. It is also available at most U.S. post offices or online at www.travel.state.gov

  • You should allow sufficient time between the naturalization ceremony and any planned travel to receive your passport.

  • Register to Vote - You will receive a voter registration application at your naturalization ceremony after you take the Oath of Allegiance. You may register to vote at locations in your community, which may include post offices, motor vehicle offices, county boards of election, and offices of your state Secretary of State. At administrative naturalization ceremonies, voter registration applications may be distributed by a state or local government election official, a member of a non-governmental organization, or a USCIS official.

  • If a non-governmental organization assists you in registering to vote at a USCIS naturalization ceremony, that organization may collect and submit your form to the appropriate election official, but it is not permitted to retain any of your personal information. Please notify your local USCIS office if you believe that an organization has retained and used your personal information after assisting you with a voter registration application at a USCIS naturalization ceremony.

  • Update your Social Security Record - After your naturalization ceremony, you should update your Social Security record with the Social Security Administration (SSA). You may do this by submitting Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card, by mail or in person at your local SSA office. Generally, new citizens need to wait at least ten days after the ceremony to update SSA records.


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