After you apply & after arrival
United States permanent residence & naturalization
Becoming a permanent resident and, later, naturalizing as a US citizen.
3 US resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- The Green Card (permanent residence)Guidance
A Green Card makes you a lawful permanent resident of the US, with the right to live and work there indefinitely, subject to keeping your status.
- Naturalization & US CitizenshipGuidance
How lawful permanent residents become US citizens through naturalization: eligibility, Form N-400, the English and civics tests, and the Oath of Allegiance.
Guides & explainers
- Can F2 Visa Holders Get A Green Card?Guide
Holders of F2 visas cannot directly apply for a Green Card, although they may be able to do so by first switching to F1 status and then pursuing employer or family sponsorship.