Regarding citizenship,is it difficult to apply for it?

Question

I'm asking because if it's easy to apply,why do so many avoid doing so?

Answer 1

I think you are referring to an immigration visa. Citizenship is relatively easy to apply for, but an immigration visa, which would be the first step on the road to Citizenship is very complex and time consuming. It also requires that you travel to a specific location in the country. For example, in China, after a person has applied for immigration to the US they have to wait for a year to two years to get an interview. That interview will ONLY be held at the consulate in Guang Zhou. China is a very big country, so for some people, this is the equivalent of travelling from New York to L.A. After the interview, it is a few more months before a final decision is made. Then you have about a year to actually immigrate, I believe.

The interview can be quite intimidating, from what I've been told. If a person does not have a marketable skill, their chances of being granted the visa are slim to none. If there were a lot of jobs that required no skills available in the US, the chances would rise significantly. Unfortunately, all those jobs are taken by illegal immigrants, so most unskilled applicants for legal immigration will NEVER be granted it.

Answer 2

Hi
To be able to apply for citizenship, you must first be a Permanent Resident. You become Perm Res after Conditional Permanent Resident.
There are several ways to get to P R, but it takes a lot of time, and money. You should look into this here:
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/natz/index.htm
Once you are P R, and NOT C P R, you can apply for citizenship, IF you are eligible. Also the time you have been here, will count towards your case.
I'm at the stage where I can apply for citizenship, and I might do it. To me it seems like applying for citizenship is the easiest step in the process. They will check you out left and right in all the steps prior to that step.
So, good luck to you with your application!

Answer 3

It is not difficult to apply for US citizenship if you are already a green card holder and have resided in the US for long enough:
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/natz/guide.htm

Many people avoid applying for US citizenship because they don't want to lose their former nationality and don't realize that the US allows dual citizenship; others know that their countries of birth don't allow it.

I have known people who lived in the US for many years and wanted to become citizens but did not do so because they did not want to be pressured by their families to petition for their brothers, who were irresponsible and would be a huge burden on them and on the US welfare system if they immigrated to the US.

Answer 4

No, it isn't.

First, the applicant has to posses certain qualifications that itself are difficult to meet. Just wanting to be a citizen is not good enough. The exact qualification one must meet is different depending on why they are applying.

Then, very complex chain of process must be followed by submitting not-so-self-explanatory forms. Wait can be as long as few years to 10 years (or more)

In almost all cases, background check by FBI is conducted. If someone is here illegally to begin with, or have criminal history, they risk themselves by applying.

Answer 5

It is easy to apply for naturalization. There is a specific INS Form you need to fill out and attach the documents required, pay the filing fee and wait for your interview date. Usually, the interviewer tells you if you have or have not successfully passed the interview, immediately after the interview process is over.

Answer 6

No in fact there are some countries who can not even get visas for the us.

Answer 7

it's called taxes, taxes and more taxes and medical expenses

Answer 8

its not that simple.