What are some general requirements to be eligible to apply for citizenship?
Must be at least 18 years old Must have good moral character (this refers to whether applicant has been arrested or convicted of any crimes) Must read and understand English Must have had the green card for at least 5 years or 3 years if applicant obtained green card through good faith marriage to US citizen spouse If applying for US citizenship based on marriage to a US citizen and applicant has had green card for 3 years, the applicant must still be legally married to the US citizen and not considering divorce as an option in the near future (i.e. not separated) Must reside at USCIS district where filing for at least 90 days in advance of filing Travel Restrictions: Must be physically present in the US for at least HALF of the 5 years (i.e. 30 months or more) or HALF of the 3 years if applying based on marriage to a US citizen (i.e. 18 months or more). Cannot have left the US for a continuous period of over 1 year within the past 5 years or within the past 3 years if had green card f
