United States citizenship

1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28

Current route records

Route	Conditions	Effective or checked	Official source
Citizenship route	Generally, an adult lawful permanent resident may qualify for U.S. naturalisation after the required period, usually five years or three years for a qualifying spouse of a U.S. citizen. The applicant must meet continuous-residence and physical-presence rules, good moral character, basic English, civics, constitutional-attachment and oath requirements.	2026-07-16	Official source

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

Route	Fact	Value	Official source
Citizenship route	Application fee (online)	710 USD	Official source
Citizenship route	Application fee (paper)	760 USD	Official source
Citizenship route	Years of residence required (general)	5 years	Official source
Citizenship route	Years of residence required (spouse of citizen)	3 years	Official source
Citizenship route	Language level required	required, no CEFR level set (English)	Official source
Citizenship route	Other citizenship may be kept	yes	Official source
Citizenship route	Where to apply	online	Official source

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

Route	Published work answer	Official source
Citizenship route	Current USCIS Form I-9 instructions include U.S. citizens among employees whose identity and employment authorization are documented for work in the United States; the citizenship route is not treated as requiring a visa or immigration work permit.	Official source