What tips should I keep in mind?

You can apply up to 90 days before meeting the residency requirement. A trip abroad over 6 months may break continuous residence. Military service members have relaxed physical presence requirements.

Naturalization Eligibility Calculator

Check whether you meet the requirements for U.S. naturalization based on residency, physical presence, and other factors.

Basis for Naturalization(How did you get your green card?)

Your Age(Must be at least 18)

Years as Green Card Holder(Time since you received permanent residency)

Months Physically in US (last 5 years)(Total months you were inside the US)

Longest Trip Outside US (months)(Your single longest absence)

Months Living in Current State(Must be at least 3 months)

Any Criminal Record?(Arrests, convictions, or pending charges)

Results

Visualization

How It Works

U.S. naturalization requires meeting several criteria: being at least 18, holding a green card for the required period (5 years or 3 years if married to a US citizen), maintaining continuous residence and physical presence in the United States, demonstrating good moral character, and passing English and civics tests.

The Formula

Eligibility Score = (Requirements Met / Total Requirements) x 100%
All 6 requirements must be met for a "Yes" determination.

Variables

Basis — 5-year rule, 3-year marriage rule, or military service
Physical Presence — Months physically inside the US during the statutory period
Continuous Residence — No single trip abroad exceeding 6 months

Example

A 35-year-old who has held a green card for 5 years, spent 48 of the last 60 months in the US, with no trips over 6 months, 12 months in their current state, and no criminal record meets all 6 requirements (100% score).

Tips

You can apply up to 90 days before meeting the residency requirement.
A trip abroad over 6 months may break continuous residence.
Military service members have relaxed physical presence requirements.
Minor traffic violations usually do not affect good moral character.
Consult an attorney if you have any criminal history.