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Are you ready to take the next step toward becoming a U.S. citizen? The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Denver’s Immigration Legal Services team is here to support you in completing your citizenship application. 

In today’s shifting policy landscape, the need for permanent protections is urgent. For those who qualify, naturalization offers a secure path to permanent status and opens the door to new opportunities. Here are a few key benefits of U.S. citizenship: 

• The right to vote and participate fully in civic life
• A U.S. passport, which allows for safer international travel and re-entry
• The ability to petition for family members to adjust their immigration status 

General Eligibility for Citizenship through Naturalization 

This information is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute individualized legal advice. 

To apply for citizenship using Form N-400, applicants must generally meet the following requirements: 

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have held lawful permanent resident (LPR) status for at least 5 years (or 3 years in certain cases)
• Have continuously resided in the U.S. for the past 5 years
• Have been physically present in the U.S. for at least 913 days (or 548 days under the 3-year rule)
• Have lived in the state of application for at least 3 months
• Demonstrate good moral character
• Be able to speak, read, and write in English and pass a U.S. history and civics exam (unless exempt due to age, length of residency, or medical reasons) 

If you or someone you know may be eligible for citizenship, we invite you to complete our intake survey . A member of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Denver’s Immigration Legal Services team will follow up to discuss next steps.