Naturalización por residencia en Estados Unidos (2026)

Última revisión: 9 de octubre de 2026

En breve: Naturalisation needs five years of continuous residence as a permanent resident, with physical presence for at least half of that time. Applicants must show an understanding of English and knowledge of US history and government. The language level on the CEFR scale and the renunciation rules are not verified.

NormaQué se aplica
Años de residencia exigidosNaturalización ordinaria por residencia5 años [1]
Periodos de residencia reducidosNaturalización ordinaria por residenciaThree years of continuous residence for the spouse of a US citizen who has lived in marital union with the citizen spouse for those three years (8 U.S.C. 1430(a)). No residence period for people with one year of honourable service in the US armed forces who apply while serving or within six months after service (8 U.S.C. 1439(a)). [2]
Nivel de idioma exigidoNaturalización ordinaria por residencia⚠ Por verificar
Prueba de integración o de conocimientos cívicosNaturalización ordinaria por residenciaSí [3]
Renuncia a la nacionalidad anteriorNaturalización ordinaria por residencia⚠ Por verificar

Notas

  • The applicant must have lived continuously in the United States as a permanent resident for five years, been physically present for at least half of that time (30 months), and lived for at least three months in the state or district where the application is filed. Absences of more than six months but less than one year can break continuity unless the applicant shows no abandonment of residence; absences of one year or more break it.
  • This lists the two main cases in the statute. Other special categories exist, for example surviving family of service members and some employees abroad.
  • The language requirement does not apply to people over 50 with 20 years, or over 55 with 15 years, as a permanent resident. A medically determinable impairment can exempt a person from the English and the history and government requirements.

Fuentes

  1. U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov): 8 U.S.C. 1427 - Requirements of naturalization (United States Code, 2023 Edition) (consultada 9 de octubre de 2026) · todas las fuentes
  2. U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov): 8 U.S.C. 1430 - Married persons and employees of certain nonprofit organizations (United States Code, 2023 Edition) (consultada 9 de octubre de 2026) · todas las fuentes
  3. U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo.gov): 8 U.S.C. 1423 - Requirements as to understanding the English language, history, principles and form of government of the United States (United States Code, 2023 Edition) (consultada 9 de octubre de 2026) · todas las fuentes

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