Lesson Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to:

• Understand the full naturalization process from start to finish

• Identify the main steps: N-400, biometrics, interview, tests, and oath

• Know what to expect at each stage of the citizenship journey

📘 1. What Is Naturalization?

Naturalization is the legal process by which a non-U.S. citizen becomes a U.S. citizen.

🛤️ 2. Step-by-Step Overview of the Process

✅ Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

Make sure you:

• Are at least 18 years old

• Have had a Green Card for at least 5 years (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen)

• Have good moral character

• Can speak, read, and write basic English

• Have knowledge of U.S. history and government (civics)

✅ Step 2: File Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization)

• Complete Form N-400 online or by paper

• Pay the application fee ($640 + $85 biometrics = $725 total)

• Submit documents like your Green Card, ID, and passport copies

✅ Step 3: Attend Biometrics Appointment

• USCIS will send you a biometrics appointment letter

• Go to the appointment to give your fingerprints, photo, and signature

• This is used for a background check

✅ Step 4: USCIS Interview & Test

You will be invited to an interview at a local USCIS office.
During this interview, you will:

• Answer questions about your N-400 form

• Take an English speaking, reading, and writing test

• Take the Civics Test (10 questions from a list of 100)

✅ Step 5: Receive a Decision

• Approved: You will receive an oath ceremony letter

• Continued: USCIS needs more information or documents

• Denied: You may reapply or appeal

✅ Step 6: Attend the Oath Ceremony

• Take the Oath of Allegiance

• Receive your Naturalization Certificate

• You are now a U.S. citizen!

🗣️ 3. Key Vocabulary

✍️ 4. Student Practice: Match the Steps

Match the step with the action:

A. Submit fingerprints → _______
B. Become a citizen → _______
C. Fill out N-400 → _______
D. Take tests and answer questions → _______
E. Check eligibility → _______

(Answers: A–Step 3, B–Step 6, C–Step 2, D–Step 4, E–Step 1)

📝 5. Mini Quiz – Check Your Understanding

1. What is the name of the form used to apply for U.S. citizenship?
   a) I-130
   b) N-400
   c) DS-260

2. How much is the total application fee for naturalization?
   a) $640
   b) $725
   c) $500

3. What happens at the USCIS interview?
   a) Take a photo
   b) Take English and Civics tests
   c) Mail your Green Card

🧾 6. Bangla Summary – সহজ বাংলায় পাঠের সারাংশ

নাগরিকত্ব পাওয়ার ৬টি ধাপ:

১. যোগ্যতা যাচাই করুন: বয়স, গ্রীন কার্ড থাকা, চরিত্র ইত্যাদি
২. N-400 ফর্ম পূরণ করুন এবং ফি ($725) পরিশোধ করুন
৩. বায়োমেট্রিকস অ্যাপয়েন্টমেন্টে গিয়ে ফিঙ্গারপ্রিন্ট, ছবি ও সই দিন
৪. ইন্টারভিউ ও টেস্ট দিন (ইংরেজি + সিভিকস)
৫. USCIS সিদ্ধান্ত দেয় – আপনি পাশ করেছেন, আরো তথ্য দরকার, বা আবেদন বাতিল
৬. Oath Ceremony-তে অংশ নিয়ে নাগরিক হয়ে যান