How does one become a US citizen?

Question

I have a freind in England who wants to become a citizen in the US. I realize you have to go through a naturalization process, but before all of that, what do you do? What are the first steps? And any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Answer 1

Why would you want to? Tell your friend to stay in England.

Answer 2

For the person who said your friend needs to learn English, sounds like they need to learn a little bit about our own history (i.e., our forefathers were from the UK and thus spoke English and that's why we do!). First your friend needs to become a legal permanent resident. He can either do that through being sponsored by an employer or having a U.S. citizen relative (spouse - get married, mother/father, etc.). Until he becomes a legal permenant resident, he cannot become a citizen.

Unfortunately, persons from the UK do not qualify for the diversity lottery. So don't let him/her be scammed into paying someone to apply for them.

Answer 3

Before you even consider naturalization as a U.S. citizen, learn English, because you hjave to be able to speak English, Nect take a class, because you will also be required to know U.S. History, and a number of other things.Then when you are about ready, get the proper forms from INS and get the paperwork started. They will assign you a testing date. if you pass the test, you will then be assigned a date for naturalization.

Answer 4

Go to the Home Land Security web site dot gov

Answer 5

http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/citizenship.htm
http://www.us-immigration-attorney.com/citizenship.htm
http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/citizenship.html