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United States - Apply for Dual Citizenship

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ProcedureEdit

  • There is no application or form available to file for “dual citizenship” in the United States. Obtaining dual citizenship simply means applying for a second citizenship.
  • Before you apply for U.S. citizenship as your second citizenship status, it’s crucial to contact the embassy or consulate of your country of origin to find out whether that country allows dual citizenship in the first place. Otherwise, you may lose your citizenship in that country without knowing.
  • Once you’ve determined that your country of origin will recognize your U.S. citizenship status, you will need to make sure you’ve satisfied all naturalization requirements (unless you qualify for U.S. citizenship through a parent). You can then begin the naturalization process by submitting Form N-400 (officially called the “Application for Naturalization”) to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).


Apply Online:

  1. To Apply for a Naturalization, the applicant has to use the following link
  2. The applicant has to click the “File online”.
  3. If the applicant is a new user, click the “Create account” button.
  4. Enter the details and click the “Sign up”.
  5. Now the applicant has to enter the email id, and password and click the “Sign In” button.
  6. The applicant has to select the type of application.
  7. Enter all the necessary details in the application form.
  8. Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  9. The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
  10. After completion of all the steps click the “Submit” button.
  11. USCIS may require that you appear for an interview or provide fingerprints, photographs, and/or signatures at any time to verify the identity and other information.
  12. The applicant gets the appointment slot date and time from the officer through call or mail.
  13. The applicant has to visit for the biometric purpose.
  14. Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the notification through mail.
  15. Now the applicant can download the certificate through login to the account.
  16. Filing your citizenship application with USCIS is only the first step of the process. Overall, naturalization can take up to 1.6 years, depending on the USCIS field office that receives your application and how soon you start the process.


Apply by Mail:

  1. To Apply for a Naturalization, the applicant has to use approach the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security link
  2. The applicant has to download the application form from the following link
  3. The applicant has to enter all the details in the application form.
  4. Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  6. Submit all the necessary documents along with the completed form to the nearest office.
  7. The mailing address is given in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
  8. The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
  9. USCIS may require that you appear for an interview or provide fingerprints, photographs, and/or signatures at any time to verify the identity and other information.
  10. The applicant gets the appointment slot date and time from the officer through call or mail.
  11. The applicant has to visit for the biometric purpose.
  12. Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the notification through mail.
  13. The applicant will get the certificate through mail.
  14. Filing your citizenship application with USCIS is only the first step of the process. Overall, naturalization can take up to 1.6 years, depending on the USCIS field office that receives your application and how soon you start the process.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form link
  • ID proof – Birth certificate
  • Passport size photographs
  • Address proof
  • Documents Showing the Marriage Termination (if applicable)
  • Marriage Certificates of the parents
  • Proof of Status as U.S. National
  • Proof of Required Residence or Physical Presence in the United States
  • Evidence of All Legal Name Changes



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security

Mailing address for all other Applicants:
USCIS Phoenix Lockbox
U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
USCIS
Attn: N-400
P.O. Box 21251
Phoenix, AZ 85036-1251

FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:
USCIS
Attn: N-400 (Box 21251)
1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85034-4850

Mailing Addresses for Current or Former Members of the Military and Their Dependents
USCIS Chicago Lockbox
U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
USCIS
Attn: Military N-400
P.O. Box 4446
Chicago, IL 60680-4446

FedEx, UPS, or DHL deliveries:
USCIS
Attn: Military N-400 (Box 4446)
131 S. Dearborn, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517
Contact Details link
Regional office link - (Note: Enter the ZIP code and click the “Search” button)

EligibilityEdit

  • Be 18 years old or older at the time of filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.
  • Be a lawful permanent resident (have a “Green Card”).
  • Demonstrate continuous permanent residence in the United States for at least 5 years. (In some cases, this may be 3 years if you are married to a U.S. citizen.)
  • Show that the applicant has been physically present in the United States for 30 months. (In some cases, this may be 18 months if the applicant is married to a U.S. citizen.)
  • Show that the applicant has lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where they claim residence



FeesEdit

  • The fee for the application is $725


Note: The filing fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this application.

ValidityEdit

  • The validity of this certificate is forever.



Documents to UseEdit

  • Application form link



Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.



Processing TimeEdit

  • Filing your citizenship application with USCIS is only the first step of the process. Overall, naturalization can take up to 1.6 years, depending on the USCIS field office that receives your application and how soon you start the process.



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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
  • Complete instruction for applying this form is given below the form page.
  • Instructions for filling application form – link



Required InformationEdit

  • Information About Your Eligibility
  • Contact information
  • Biographic information
  • Biological parents' contact details
  • Biological father information
  • Applicant statement
  • Signature
  • Date
  • Information about applicant
  • Information about applicant residence



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • Dual citizenship —or dual nationality— is when you are a citizen of two different countries at the same time. In the context of the U.S., it means you’re both a U.S. citizen and a citizen of another country. Not every country allows dual citizenship, and the rules vary among those that do.



Information which might helpEdit

Rights of dual citizens in the United States:

  • You can work anywhere.
  • You can travel without restrictions.
  • You can obtain green cards for your family.
  • You can vote.
  • You can attend school.
  • You can access public benefits


Guidelines link
Online guidelines link

Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

Link

OthersEdit

Benefits of naturalization

  • Voting. Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections.
  • Bringing family members to the United States.
  • Obtaining citizenship for children born abroad.
  • Traveling with a U.S. passport.
  • Becoming eligible for federal jobs.
  • Becoming an elected official.


Obligations of dual citizens in the United States

  • You must pay U.S. taxes for life.
  • You must disclose any previous encounters with law enforcement.
  • You must serve in the military if required by law.
  • You must serve on a jury when summoned



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