U.S citizens have many legal rights, including the right to:

• Vote
• Get a U.S. passport
• Sponsor a relative for immigration benefits

You can learn more about becoming a U.S. citizen.

• Learn why you should consider citizenship
• Get details about applying at the U.S. Citizenship Resource Center

Naturalization is the process of applying to become a U.S. citizen. 

You can apply for naturalization online.

Review the online application

It's a good idea to connect with an immigration lawyer.

Do this before filing your application for naturalization.

Contact one of these organizations to get help.

• International Institute of Minnesota
• Mid Minnesota Legal Aid
• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
• Hennepin County Office of Multicultural Services
• Volunteer Lawyers Network

You may need to pay a fee when you submit your application.

Affinity Plus Credit Union offers no-interest loans to pay the fee.

See if you are eligible to apply for one of these loans.

Apply on the Affinity Plus Credit Union website