III. Sr Para / New Atty: Naturalization Flashcards
What are the naturalization requirements?
- -3/5 years of
- -Continuous residence
- -50% physical presence
- -Good moral character
- -Understanding of English (test)
- -Civics
- -Live in district for at least three months
When can a naturalization applicant proceed in language other than English?
- -N-648 medically determined learning impossibility
- -55/15
–50/20
When do naturalization applicants qualify for a simplified civics test?
65/20
What is the difference between physical presence and continuous residence requirements for naturalization?
Physical presence
- -Days physically within the US
- -May file 90 days prior to meeting
Continuity of residence
- -Presumed broken for absences of 6 months to 364 days
- -Broken for absences of 365 days+
- -NO early filing
Child definition for Naturalization
- -Unmarried
- -Under 18
Types of children for Naturalization
- -Bio
- -Adopted
- -Fathers: Legitimated before 18 yo
- -Fathers: Married to gestational mother at time of birth
- -Mothers: gestational + legal mother
- **Not steps!
What components of English are tested on the English Test?
- Speaking- during interview
- Reading- read sentences aloud
- Writing- write 1-3 sentences correctly
How is the civics test administered?
Orally
How many questions must an applicant study for the civics test, and how many questions are actually asked?
- study 128 questions
- will ask 20 questions
How many questions must an applicant answer correctly to pass the civics test?
12/20
If an applicant does not pass the civics or English test the first time, what are their options?
- Can retake the portion they did not pass (within 60-90 days)
Additional requirements of 3 year natz
- -Residing in marital union with
- -USC
*Not necessarily resident due to married to same USC
