U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization

This section has basic information on citizenship and naturalization. To begin, select an item from the list below or from the "Browse" box on the left.

• U.S. Citizenship: Overview
• Applying for U.S. Citizenship
• Naturalization FAQs
• U.S. Citizenship by Birth or Through Parents
  • U.S. Citizenship for a Foreign-Born Adopted Child
  • See also:
    Foreign Adoption section
• Naturalization Requirements
• The Naturalization Process
• Waivers, Exceptions, and Special Cases
• Dual Citizenship
• What to Expect on the Naturalization Test
• Typical Citizenship Examination Questions
• Obtaining Proof of U.S. Citizenship
• Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship
• U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Resources