What are four of the five requirements a person must meet in order to become a naturalized citizen?
To become a naturalized citizen, a person must typically meet the following four requirements:
1. Length of permanent residency: Generally, the person must have been a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) of the United States for at least five years. However, this period decreases to three years if the person is married to a U.S. citizen.
2. Age requirement: The applicant must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
3. Continuous residence: The person should have resided continuously within the United States from the time of their application and until the granting of citizenship. This means they should not have had any prolonged absences from the country during this period.
4. Physical presence: The person must demonstrate that they have been physically present in the United States for at least half of the required residency period. For example, if the person must have been a lawful permanent resident for five years, they should have been physically present in the United States for at least two and a half years.
Please note that these requirements may vary and are subject to change, so it is always advisable to consult official sources or attorneys for the most up-to-date information regarding naturalization.