Becoming a United States Citizen: The Path to Naturalization

The video tutorial explains the process of naturalization in the United States, highlighting the benefits of becoming a US citizen, such as political, civil, and economic rights. It details the steps involved in the naturalization process, including eligibility criteria, the application form N400, the interview, and the English and civics tests. The tutorial also covers the oath of allegiance ceremony and recent trends in naturalization applications, noting a significant increase in applications and resulting backlogs.

What is the process called by which an immigrant voluntarily becomes a US citizen?

• Naturalization

• Immigration

• Citizenship

• Emigration

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of US citizenship?

• Fear of deportation

• Travel with a US passport

• Ability to hold any public office

• Right to vote

What is the minimum age requirement to apply for US naturalization?

• 18 years

• 25 years

• 16 years

• 21 years

How long must an applicant have been a permanent resident to be eligible for naturalization?

• 3 years

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

What is the name of the form that must be submitted to apply for US naturalization?

• Form N-400

• Form N-600

• Form I-485

• Form I-130

Which part of the Form N-400 contains questions about the applicant's moral character?

• Part 10

• Part 12

• Part 15

• Part 18

How many questions must an applicant answer correctly to pass the US civics test?

• 7 out of 10

• 6 out of 10

• 8 out of 10

• 5 out of 10

What is the purpose of the naturalization interview?

• To assess the applicant's financial status

• To evaluate the applicant's family background

• To test the applicant's English and civics knowledge

• To verify the applicant's employment history

What does the applicant promise to do in the oath of allegiance?

• Vote in every election

• Support and defend the US Constitution

• Pay taxes regularly

• Serve in the military for 5 years

What has been a recent trend in naturalization applications in Arizona?

• No change in applications

• Increase in applications

• Stable number of applications

• Decrease in applications