Jose was born in Costa Rica. When he was 18, he came to the United States to go to college. After college, he decided he wanted to live permanently in the U.S. Of the following, which are the requirements that Jose needs to meet in order to become a U.S. citizen? Select all that apply.

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• He must wait at least five years.
• He must marry someone who is already a citizen.
• He must take a citizenship test.
© He must promise to serve in the military.

Answer 1

To become a U.S. citizen, Jose needs to meet the following requirements:

• He must wait at least five years. (This applies if he becomes a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) before applying for citizenship; otherwise, if he marries a U.S. citizen, he can apply after three years.)

• He must take a citizenship test. (This is a standard requirement for naturalization to assess knowledge of U.S. history and government.)

The other two options do not apply:

• He must marry someone who is already a citizen. (This is not a requirement; while marrying a U.S. citizen can speed up the process, it is not necessary if he qualifies by other means.)

• He must promise to serve in the military. (This is not a requirement for citizenship, though there are specific provisions for military service members.)

So, the correct selections are:

• He must wait at least five years.
• He must take a citizenship test.