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Citizenship and Naturalization

Legal permanent residents are eligible to apply for citizenship through naturalization if they:

• Have been a permanent resident for at least 5 years.  
• Have been a permanent resident for 3 years or more and meet all eligibility requirements to file as a spouse of a U.S. citizen.
• Have qualifying service in the U.S. armed forces and meet all other eligibility requirements.
• Citizenship for military members & dependents: Members of the U.S. armed forces and their dependents (spouses and children) may be eligible for citizenship, to include expedited and overseas processing.