U.S. Citizenship RequirementsOnline version Students tell whether each statement is a requirement for U.S. citizenship. by Ginger Jantz 1 You must be 21 to apply for U.S. citizenship. Yes No 2 You must have lived in the U.S. at least 5 years. Yes No 3 If you are married to a U.S. citizen, you must have lived in the U.S. 3 years. Yes No 4 You must have lived in the same place in the U.S. for 3 years. Yes No 5 You must be a good person. Yes No 6 If you drive while you are drunk 2 times, you can't be a U.S. citizen. Yes No 7 You must take a math test to become a citizen. Yes No 8 You must take an English test to become a citizen. Yes No 9 You must take civics test to become a citizen. Yes No 10 You must know how to drive to become a citizen. Yes No 11 You must prove you have a job to become a citizen. Yes No 12 Before you become a citizen, you must prove you have enough money to live in the U.S. Yes No 13 You must promise to defend the country before you become a citizen. Yes No 14 You must promise to accept your punishment if you break the law. Yes No 15 If you complete the application correctly, you don't need to talk to anyone in the government. Yes No 16 Being in the military (army) can help you become a citizen. Yes No 17 Children of citizens must wait until they are 18 to apply for citizenship. Yes No 18 Having a business hire you (give you a job) can help you become a citizen. Yes No 19 If you were born in the U.S., you do not need to apply for citizenship. Yes No 20 To become a U.S. citizen, you must promise never to return to your native country. Yes No
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