Based on Title 8 U.S. Code & Immigration and Nationality Act

Your Path to
U.S. Citizenship

Comprehensive, legally accurate documentation of every pathway to becoming a United States citizen. Built on the foundation of federal law.

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Citizenship Pathways

Each pathway is governed by specific sections of Title 8 of the United States Code and corresponding regulations in 8 CFR.

Citizenship at Birth

Born in the U.S. or to U.S. citizen parents

8 U.S.C. § 1401

Naturalization

Standard pathway for permanent residents

8 U.S.C. § 1427

Marriage to U.S. Citizen

Expedited pathway through marriage

8 U.S.C. § 1430

Military Service

Naturalization through armed forces service

8 U.S.C. § 1439-1440

Derivative Citizenship

Automatic citizenship for qualifying children

8 U.S.C. § 1431-1433

Built on Legal Accuracy

Every piece of information on this platform is directly sourced from and cross-referenced with federal law. Our primary sources include:

  • Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

    The primary federal immigration statute of the United States

  • Title 8 U.S. Code

    Aliens and Nationality - Sections 1101-1537

  • 8 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations)

    DHS and USCIS implementation regulations

5 Paths to Citizenship

Each backed by federal law

Born a Citizen

Birth in U.S. or to U.S. parents

Naturalization

Green card holders after 5 years

Marriage

Spouse of U.S. citizen (3 years)

Military Service

Expedited for service members

Through Parents

Children of naturalized citizens

Interactive Tools

Free tools to help you understand, prepare, and navigate your citizenship journey. All information written in plain English for easy translation.

Eligibility Wizard

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Civics Test Practice

All 128 official questions with study mode and practice tests

Document Checklist

Know exactly what documents you need for your pathway

Cost Calculator

Calculate fees and check if you qualify for a fee waiver

Processing Times

Current wait times and what to expect at each step

Why So Long?

Plain English explanation of delays and how to speed up your case

Visual Flowchart

Interactive map of the naturalization process

Bottleneck Analysis

System-level issues and what is being done about them

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