In the naturalization process, how long should I reside in the U.S. to become a citizen?
					If you are married to a U.S. citizen, you must physically reside in the U.S. at least  accumulative eighteen months prior to applying for naturalization. If you are  not married to a U.S.  citizen, then you must physically reside in the U.S. at least accumulative thirty  months prior to applying for naturalization.
 
								
               		                    
				
					How can I become a United States citizen?
					A person may become a U.S. citizen  
(1) by birth or 
(2) through naturalization.