How to Obtain Australian-American Dual Citizenship

An Australian can become American, also

Australian citizens may hold dual citizenship. To apply for American citizenship, you must have been a permanent resident of the U.S. for at least five years before applying for citizenship, or married to a U.S citizen for at least three years or served in the U.S. military for at least one year. In addition, you must have good character and a basic knowledge of American history and government.

Instructions

1. Fill out Form N-400, the Application for Naturalization, from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website.

2. Have photos taken. You will need two 2x2-inch color photos on a white or off-white background. The photos must be full face from a frontal view. Write your Alien Registration number lightly on the back of both photos in pencil.

3. Make a copy of your Permanent Resident Card, both front and back sides.

4. Mail your N-400 application, photos, copy of your Permanent Resident Card, and a check for $675 payable to the Department of Homeland Security.

   If you reside in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Territory of Guam, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, send your application to:
   USCIS
   P.O. Box 21251
   Phoenix, AZ 85036

   If you reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, send your application to:
   USCIS
   P.O. 660060
   Dallas, TX 75266

5. Have fingerprints taken. You will receive a notice explaining the time, date and location to get your fingerprints done.

6. Attend the interview. You will receive an appointment letter for your interview. You will meet with an Immigration Officer who will ask you some questions about your application and your background. You will also take an English exam and a Civics exam. At the end of the interview, you will be given your status.

7. Attend the Citizenship ceremony. Bring your Permanent Resident Card to the ceremony. You will take the Oath of Allegiance, hand in your Permanent Resident Card and receive a Certificate of Naturalization. You are now an American citizen. If you did not officially renounce your Australian citizenship, you now have dual citizenship status.

References

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: How Do I Become a Citizen?

Resources

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: How Do I Become a Citizen?
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: N-400 Application