Look for your state in the chart below, to find out where to send your application for citizenship.
If you live in: |
Mail your form to: |
Connecticut |
For U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS
For FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS |
If you live in: |
Mail your form to: |
Alabama |
For U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS
For FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS |
If you live in: |
Mail your form to: |
Arkansas |
For U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS
For FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS |
If you live in: |
Mail your form to: |
Illinois |
U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Attn: N-400 P.O. Box 4380 Chicago, IL 60680-4380 FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: N-400 (Box 4380) 131 S. Dearborn, 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60603-5517 |
To fill out a citizenship application online, you have three options: the U.S. government website; for-profit companies, or; nonprofit organizations.
Read MoreGetting citizenship takes a while, depending on where you live. After USCIS receives your application, the process can take 6 months to 2 years, or longer.
Read MoreMost people have to know some English to qualify for citizenship. The citizenship interview has a test to see if you can read, write, and speak basic English.
Read MoreTo qualify for citizenship, you must: Be at least 18 years old. Be a permanent resident (have a green card) for at least...
Read MoreUSCIS (the government) charges a fee to apply for citizenship.
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