How to gain American citizenship?

Question

Im a 16 year old Greek cypriot and i would like to live in usa by the time i reach 25. Basically getting a master there and live there. What are the ways of getting the citizenship?

Answer 1

Generally -- very generally -- you may not be naturalized unless you:

1. Are at least 18 years old and a lawful permanent resident ("green card" holder);
2. Have resided continuously in the United States, having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence, for five years immediately preceding the date you filed your application for naturalization, or
3. Have, after having been removed from conditional permanent resident status, based upon your marriage to a U.S. citizen, having resided in the United States for one year after the date the condition was removed;
4. Have resided continuously in the United States at all times after your application to the time and date of your admission for citizenship;
5. Have, during all periods of time referred to above, been and still are a person of good moral character;
6. Have no outstanding deportation or removal order and no pending deportation or removal proceeding;
7. Have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand simple words and phrases in English;
8. Have knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of U.S. history and government;
9. Are attached to, and can support, the principles of the U.S. Constitution and can swear allegiance to the United States.

You can maintain "continuous presence" in the United States and preserve your permanent resident status by not remaining outside the United States for more than one year, or by obtaining advance approval from Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for your absence by filing Form N-470 with CIS before leaving. A break in residence of more than one year, without advance approval of Form N-470, means you must start your five-year term of physical presence in the United States again.
Minors with at least one U.S. citizen parent may be naturalized upon the application of the U.S. citizen parent. INA § 322, 8 U.S.C. § 1433. This includes adopted children.
You may file your application for citizenship (CIS Form N-400, please see our "Forms Download" page on our main web site page near the bottom) up to three months before you meet the residence eligibility requirements referred to above.
You may be found not to possess “good moral character” if you were convicted of murder, an “aggravated felony,” as defined by federal immigration law, a crime of “moral turpitude,” a controlled substance crime (but not for simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana), if you gave false testimony to obtain immigration benefits, failed to provide child support, committed adultery or were involved in prostitution, or failed to register for Selective Service if you are between the ages of 18 and 25. CIS has paid greater attention to the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances, particularly to multiple offense by the same applicant where the latest offense is considered a felony by state law, and is scrutinizing domestic violence or spousal abuse cases very carefully. This is certainly not meant to be an exhaustive list of things that can cause problems with the naturalization processes of CIS.
You will be required to take a literacy test to assess your knowledge of the English language, unless you are:

1. Unable to comply due to a documented disability;
2. Are more than 50 years old and have lived in the United States for 20 years or more as a permanent resident alien;
3. Are more than 55 years old and have lived in the United States for 15 years or more as a permanent resident alien.

You will be required to take a test of your knowledge of U.S. history and government unless you are:

1. Unable to comply due to a documented disability;
2. Are 65 years old or older and have been a permanent resident alien for more than 20 years.

If you fail the tests, you will be given a second opportunity to pass the tests within 90 days.
CIS officers are required to make a decision concerning your naturalization within 120 days after your interview, or the examiner may ask you to sign a waiver of this requirement. Most will. If your application is denied, you may appeal to another CIS officer within the same district office. The new CIS officer will have 180 days from the date of the filing of your appeal to make a decision. If you application is again denied, or if there is no decision within the 180 days, you may seek review of the officer’s decision in U.S. district court where you live. You may also seek review in federal court if you did not waive the 120-day rule, and CIS does not make a decision within 120 days.

Good luck! I wish you well.

Answer 2

I'm not really sure
but it is better if you get moving boy
it is really hard to even get a residency "green card" if you are older than 18
so, if you are a student you can take a student visa
and ask to study here
once you are here for a while studying then you could apply for citizenship
I think if you are a student you have good possibilities
specially if you are a smart student with good grades and with a good shiny future
I am sure the American government wants bright people to bring this country up

Good Luck!! and study hard!!

p.s. You will have to stay here continuously for 5 to 7 years after you get you residency to get your citizenship. It is a little bit hard, but hard work pays off.

Answer 3

Start applying for schools here in the states, get a work permit and see if you can find a sponsor. You can go to school and work here while in school, while you are doing those things you can see if you can find a sponsor or look into citizenship, I think you have to work here for 7 years before they let you become a citizen. good luck

Answer 4

That's what a dual citizenship for.. figure out how u can be a polish citizen. once u become one then you will be able to get the dual citizenship. you u.s passport is yours technically by birth, the polish one is obtai as naturalized

Answer 5

First apply for a Green Card - permanent US residency. That will allow you to live and work in the US indefinitely. Use this link for more information:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=4f719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=4f719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

Answer 6

1. Swim the Rio Grande.
2. Come in the trunk of a car.
3. Hire a coyote and carry a backpack of drugs across the boarder in the middle of the night.

That's how most of them get here. Or you could come legally and be welcomed by the American people!

Answer 7

It's not easy these days. I would find a good Immigration lawyer or marry a us citizen which is not legal unless you fall in love with an american.

Answer 8

Well buddy firstly you gotto have a green card .. and after that u have to stay their continously for 5 years and then apply for citizenship

Answer 9

Marry an American. If you pick an ugly one, it will be really easy, and we'll all love you for taking her out of the dating pool.

Answer 10

Work And Save Your Money, And Behave, Americans Think Everyone are Terrorist.