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U.S. Citizenship
The path to U.S. citizenship: N-400 requirements, application and interview, the citizenship test, post-ceremony procedures, dual citizenship procedures on the Türkiye side, and children’s citizenship.
Topics in this section
- 4.1 Requirements (N-400)Green card holders may apply for U.S. citizenship using Form N-400 if they meet the requirements. The general route is 5 years; for those living with a U.S. citizen spouse, it is 3 years under certain conditions.
- 4.2 Application, biometrics, interviewThe N-400 application consists of preparing documents, paying the fee, biometrics, the interview, and the decision. Check the required documents, payment options, and USCIS contact methods at each stage.
- 4.3 Citizenship testAt the citizenship interview, you take the English and civics tests; the test version depends on the filing date of your N-400. Exemptions may be available based on age, green card duration, or disability.
- 4.4 Oath ceremony and afterwardAfter N-400 approval, citizenship is completed when you take the Oath of Allegiance. After the ceremony, complete your passport, voter registration, Social Security update, and other citizenship-related tasks.
- 4.5 Dual citizenship: what to do on the Türkiye sideBecoming a U.S. citizen does not automatically end Turkish citizenship; however, you must have your new citizenship entered into your Turkish civil registry. This guide covers notification, military service, passports, permission to renounce, and Blue Card procedures.
- 4.6 ChildrenWhen you become a U.S. citizen, your children under 18 who meet the requirements generally become citizens automatically. You can document citizenship with a passport, Form N-600, N-600K, or CRBA.
Last reviewed October 16, 2026. This content is general information, not legal advice.