Question

Steps to Become a United States Citizen


• Person must formally file an application for citizenship.
• Applicant is interviewed by an immigration official.
• Applicant is tested on the history and government of the United States.
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Which of these completes the list as the last step in becoming a U.S. Citizen?

A Applicant pays the citizenship tax and naturalization tax.
B Applicant takes the Oath of Allegiance to the United States.
C Applicant receives permission from a U.S. Representative or Senator.
D Applicant travels to Washington, D.C. to receive a certificate of citizenship.

Answer 1

B — Applicant takes the Oath of Allegiance to the United States.

Explanation: After filing, interview, and passing the civics and English tests, the final step in naturalization is taking the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony (after which the applicant receives a Certificate of Naturalization).