The path to citizenship is not an easy one, but it is worth the effort. This blog will provide you with the information you need to make your dream of becoming a citizen a reality. The first step is to apply for permanent residency by filing an I-485 form. Once you have been accepted as a permanent resident, you must wait five years to apply for citizenship. This time frame can be shortened to three years if you are married to a U.S. citizen or if you serve in the military during wartime. After filing an N-400 form, you will be required to take a civics and English test in order to become a citizen. If approved, you will be required to attend a naturalization ceremony where you will receive your certificate of citizenship.

On October 23, 2018, the dream of millions of undocumented immigrants has come true. The United States Congress passed a bill that allows these immigrants to apply for citizenship. If you’re an undocumented immigrant living in the U.S., this might be a great opportunity to change your life forever.

The Dream Act, also known as the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, is a bill that enables eligible immigrants to acquire permanent residency in the U.S., if they meet certain requirements. These include graduating from high school and being under 30 years of age.

After students have applied for permanent residency, they can attend college at in-state tuition rates or join the military and earn their citizenship that way. Once registered with the Dream Act, students also qualify for state and federal financial aid and work permits.

The DREAM Act (acronym for Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) is an American legislative proposal for a multi-phase process for qualifying alien minors in the United States that would first grant conditional residency and upon meeting further qualifications, permanent residency.

The bill was first introduced in the Senate on August 1, 2001, S. 1291 by United States Senators Dick Durbin and Orrin Hatch, and has since been reintroduced several times but has failed to pass. The proposed legislation currently sits in the Judiciary Committee. If passed into law, the act would grant legal residency to certain undocumented students who graduate from U.S. high schools, arrived in the U.S. as minors, and lived in the country continuously for at least five years prior to the bill’s enactment.[1] It would also provide a path for these students to earn citizenship if they were to go on to attend a college or university or serve in the U.S. military for at least two years.[2][3] The original 2001 version of the bill was approved by 82–12 on July 20, 2010,[4] but was not brought up for a vote before the full Senate because Senator Harry Reid did not have enough votes to break a filibuster.[5][

There are many reasons why someone might want to become a U.S. citizen. The most obvious reason is that a person enjoys living in the United States and wants to stay here permanently without having to worry about the possibility of deportation. But there are also other benefits, such as:

* Being able to vote in elections for President, U.S. Senator, Representative, and other local political positions;

* Traveling abroad with a U.S. passport, which can make it easier to travel to certain countries;

* Being eligible to petition for certain relatives, including spouses and unmarried children under 21 (and sometimes older children), parents (if you are 21 or older), and siblings (if you are 21 or older). This right is not available to green card holders;

* Being eligible for certain federal jobs;

* Reuniting with family members more quickly since there is no visa backlog for citizens. There is a visa backlog for green card holders who want to bring their parents or siblings to the U.S.;

* In some cases, being eligible for certain state or local government benefits that are not available to non-citizens;

* Not having your green card taken away if you leave the country for too long, get convicted of certain crimes

You may have heard of the Dream Act and are wondering what it is. The Dream Act is an acronym that stands for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors. It is a bill that was first introduced in 2001.

A few things to note:

-The Dream Act does not grant citizenship, but instead provides a path to citizenship. This path includes going to college or joining the military.**

-The Dream Act is not law; it has been in Congress for years without passing.**

-Even though the bill has not passed, young undocumented immigrants are eligible to attend college in most states, and those who graduate from U.S. high schools may apply for a two-year work permit through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program announced by President Obama on June 15, 2012.**

If you think the Dream Act might apply to you, here is some important information about what you need to know:**

1.You must have come to the United States before age 16 and have lived here continuously since June 15, 2007.**

2.You must be enrolled in high school or have graduated from high school or obtained a GED certificate in the United States, or be honorably discharged from the U.S. military

This is a guest post by Matthew Wells. Matthew is an immigration attorney who helps people get green cards and citizenship through marriage, family, and his specialty, the EB-5 investment program.

If you are a permanent resident (i.e., green card holder) who wants to become a U.S. citizen, you must meet certain eligibility requirements before applying for citizenship. These requirements include:

Being at least 18 years old at the time you file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization

Having been a permanent resident for at least five years (or three years if you are married to a U.S. citizen)

Living within the state or USCIS district with jurisdiction over your place of residence for at least three months prior to filing

Continuous residence in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for at least five years immediately preceding the date of filing Form N-400 (or three years if you are married to a U.S. citizen)

Physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the previous five years (or 18 months out of the previous three years if you are married to a U.S. citizen)

Residing continuously within the United States from the date of application up to the time of natural

So you’re ready to become a U.S. citizen, huh? Well, it’s not as easy as simply paying your taxes, voting and renewing your driver license on time. Seriously, becoming a citizen is a complicated process. And — what’s worse — there are so many myths out there about citizenship that it can feel overwhelming to try to separate fact from fiction.

But don’t worry: We’re here to help you learn the truth and get started on the right path towards citizenship. Since there are so many steps to the process though, we’ll break it up into a series of blog posts. In the meantime, here are some basic facts to get you started:

How long must I have lived in the United States to apply for naturalization?

To apply for naturalization, you must be a permanent resident (green card holder) and must have lived in the state or USCIS district where you apply for at least three months prior to filing. You must also have lived in the United States continuously for five years (or three years if you are married to a U.S. citizen) before applying for naturalization.

How do I know if I am eligible for naturalization?

You may qualify for naturalization if:

You have