How many years must a foreigner stay in America in order to gain citizenship? Thanks.?

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2006-11-13 00:01:55 · 5 answers · asked by yahooanswers 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration

Here are all the requirements and processes to apply for citizenship:
http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/M-476_English.pdf

2006-11-13 00:43:53 · answer #1 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

2006-11-13 08:07:32 · answer #2 · answered by justcurious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

5 years.

2006-11-13 23:56:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

You have to have a green card, you can't be on a student visa, and I think it is 5 years after that before you can take the test.

2006-11-13 16:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I believe it is five years. And learn to speak English, be gainfully employed and memorize the preamble to the Constitution, etc.

2006-11-13 08:09:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋