How can I become a us citizen ?

Question

I am a foreign student at the US. I planning to stay at the US for a long time. I know there are some ways I can get the us citizenship, but I don't really know what are these ways. And here I am asking for your help :)

Thanks

Answer 1

hi, before getting the US citizenship, you have to get the US greencard first.  the ways u get the US greencard are ...

1. married to US greencard holder (will take 5 yrs for waiting US greencard)

2. married to US citizen (will take 1 yr for waiting US greencard)

3. US citizen brother/sisters file u (will take 10 yrs)

4. US citizen parents file u (I'm not sure how long)

5. file u from your emloyer (I'm not sure how long)

If u get ur greencard not from US citizen spouse, u can apply for the US citizenship after 5 yrs here.  If u get ur greencard from your US citizen spouse, u can file after 3 yrs.  hope it can help.

Answer 2

Simple:

Marry a US citizen

Get a job and visa sponsorship from a US employer

Enter, and win, the green card lottery

Answer 3

You'll need a green card first.

See http://www.uscis.gov/greencard for the various ways you can get a green card.

Then read http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/M-476... for details on how to become a US citizen, but you won't be able to apply before several years.