Apply for Citizenship

As a lawful permanent resident, you may be eligible to become a U.S. citizen through naturalization. Check your eligibility for naturalization.

Here’s how to start your naturalization application now:

1. Consider contacting an authorized immigrant legal service provider for advice, which may be provided for free or at a low cost.
2. Create an account at myaccount.uscis.gov
3. Prepare your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and submit your application!

Apply for Naturalization

The benefits of being a U.S. citizen include:

• The right to remain in the United States as a United States Citizen;
• Eligibility for a U.S. passport to travel internationally;
• The right to vote, hold elected office, and apply for certain federal and state jobs;
• Avoiding green card renewal fees and saving up to $465 per Green Card renewal application;
• More options when petitioning to bring family members permanently to the United States; and
• The opportunity for citizenship for your LPR children under 18 years of age. 

Form N-400 Filing Fees Fact Sheet
Learn about changes in fees, eligibility for fee waivers, and reduced fees for Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.