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Citizenship

The requirements needed to apply for citizenship are the following:

  • You must be a permanent resident for at least 5 years or 3 years, if you're married to a U.S. Citizen.
  • Permanent resident card or identification.
  • 2 passport pictures.
  • A money order for $675.00 to USCIS 
  • Proof of any traveling (leaving & entering) the country within the last 5 years.
  • Proof of addresses and employment in the last 5 years.

If you are married, please note the following:

  • You must bring your spouse's social security number if he or she is an american citizen by birth.
  • If your spouse became a citizen through naturalization, bring the date & location of your wedding.
  • Also, if you were previously married, it is required to bring that information as well.

If you have had previous arrests or been to court please note the following:

  • If you have been previously arrested, please bring a copy of the police report which you can get from the Police Station located on 35th & Michigan.
  • If you've had any previous court appearances bring your court dispositions. 
  • You can get them at the Daley Center.

If you have any children:

  • You must bring proof of their birth place and birth date.
  • Number of resident card.

A civics exam in Spanish will only be given to:

  • People 50 years old and older with 20 years of residence.
  • People 55 years oid and older with 15 years of residence.
  • People 65 years old and older with 25 years of residence.

For more information, questions or concerns please contact Casa Aztlán at (312) 666-5509 ext 122.