- 1). Read the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services guidelines and requirements for citizenship. It’s a seven-page set of instructions (see References).
- 2). Read the laws of the country in which you currently hold citizenship. More than half the world’s countries do not recognize dual citizenship and others place restrictions on the conditions of dual citizenship. Nearly 60 percent of nations will revoke your citizenship upon becoming a U.S. citizen, mostly in Africa, southeast Asia and South America. (see References)
- 3). Gather all pertinent papers and information that you’ll need to complete the application. Among the things you may need are your USCIS or former NIS number, Social Security number, birth date, permanent resident card (or official date when you became a lawful U.S. citizen), country of birth, country of current residency, photographs, marital status and parents’ names and status. The guidelines will detail all the things you need.
- 4). Complete the application form supplied by the USCIS. It’s a 10-page document (see References). The fee is $595 plus an $85 biometrics fee. People over age 75 do not pay the biometrics fee. Military personnel can apply for free. When your application is complete, you can file it online or mail it to one of two addresses, depending on the state in which you live.
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