NaturalizationFrequently Asked Questions1. Naturalization Overview2. Naturalization Process3. FAQ1. What are the various ways to become a US citizen?2. What privileges do I enjoy as a U.S. citizen?3. Who is eligible for U.S. Citizenship through Naturalization?4. When does my time as a permanent resident begin for the purpose of Naturalization?5. How do I become a naturalized U.S. citizen?6. Where do I file my Naturalization application?7. How can I pay my application fee for Naturalization?8. If I have been convicted of a crime but my record has been expunged, do I need to indicate that on my Naturalization application or tell an Immigration officer?9. What is the processing time for Naturalization application?10. Where can I be fingerprinted for Naturalization?11. What should I do if I cannot make it to my scheduled interview for Naturalization?12. Will the USCIS provide special accommodations for me if I am disabled?13. If the USCIS grants me Naturalization, when will I become a citizen?14. What should I do if I cannot go to my Oath Ceremony for Naturalization?15. What can I do if the USCIS denies my application for Naturalization?16. Can I reapply for Naturalization if the USCIS denies my application?17. What should I do if I have lost my Certificate of Naturalization?18. What should I use as proof of Citizenship if I have lost my Certificate of Naturalization?19. If I am a U.S. citizen, what is the process to naturalize my child?20. If I am a U.S. citizen, but my child does not meet the requirements listed above, can I still apply for Citizenship for my child?21. I lost my Naturalization Certificate and I need to travel outside the U.S. How can I obtain proof of my Citizenship so that I can apply for a U.S. passport with the Department of State?22. What documents do I need to bring to my U.S. Citizenship interview?23. What should I do if there is no birth record or file for me and I need to apply for U.S. Citizenship?24. How do I get a birth certificate proving my US Citizenship if I was born abroad?25. Can I claim U.S. Citizenship if I was born while my parents were in the U.S. on student status?26. If I cannot transmit Citizenship to my child, is there a way that my child can become a U.S. citizen?27. Can my spouse obtain a U.S. passport or Citizenship through marriage?28. Can I become a U.S. citizen again after losing my U.S. Citizenship once?29. What is the Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program (CPIAP)?30. What should I do if my baby is born abroad?31. For how long is a US passport valid?32. How can I change my name on my U.S. passport?33. How do I get a U.S. passport for my child under 18?34. How do I sign my child's U.S. passport if my child is too young to sign?35. Who should maintain a valid U.S. passport?