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  1. What is the minimum continuous residence period required for most lawful permanent residents to qualify for naturalization?

    Answer: 5 years

    INA § 316(a) requires most LPRs to maintain continuous residence in the U.S. for at least 5 years immediately preceding the filing of Form N-400.

  2. Under what condition is the continuous residence requirement for naturalization reduced to 3 years?

    Answer: The applicant is married to and living with a U.S. citizen

    INA § 319(a) allows a 3-year continuous residence period for LPRs who have been married to and living in marital union with a U.S. citizen spouse for all 3 years.

  3. What is the minimum physical presence requirement for a naturalization applicant with a 5-year continuous residence requirement?

    Answer: 30 months

    INA § 316(a) requires at least 30 months of physical presence within the 5 years immediately preceding the filing date, which equals half of the 5-year period.

  4. Which USCIS form must a lawful permanent resident file to apply for naturalization?

    Answer: Form N-400

    Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, is the form filed with USCIS by eligible lawful permanent residents seeking to become U.S. citizens.

  5. Under the '50/20' exception, which naturalization applicants are exempt from the English language requirement?

    Answer: Applicants who are 50 or older and have been LPRs for at least 20 years

    Under INA § 312(b)(2), applicants who are at least 50 years old and have been LPRs for at least 20 years (the '50/20' rule) are exempt from the English language requirement.

  6. During the naturalization interview civics examination, how many questions must an applicant answer correctly out of 10 to pass?

    Answer: 6

    USCIS requires applicants to correctly answer at least 6 of the 10 civics questions asked during the naturalization interview to pass that portion of the examination.

  7. For how long prior to filing Form N-400 must a naturalization applicant demonstrate 'good moral character'?

    Answer: 5 years

    Under INA § 316(a)(3), most applicants must demonstrate good moral character during the 5-year period immediately preceding the filing of the naturalization application.