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General Naturalization Provisions

(Immigration Law)

The basic requirements for naturalization that every applicant must meet, unless a member of a special class. General provisions require an applicant to be at least 18 years of age and a lawful permanent resident with five years of continuous residence in the United States, have been physically present in the country for half that period, and establish good moral character for at least that period.

Source : United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Language : English

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