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.
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
Naturalization
Standard pathway for permanent residents
Marriage to U.S. Citizen
Expedited pathway through marriage
Military Service
Naturalization through armed forces service
Derivative Citizenship
Automatic citizenship for qualifying children
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
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
Answer questions to find which pathway fits your situation
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
🌐 All tools are free and available in 100+ languages via translation
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