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

Question

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.
(1 point)
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:

1. He must wait at least five years. (This applies if he is a permanent resident; he can apply for citizenship after three years if he is married to a U.S. citizen.)

2. He must take a citizenship test. (This is a requirement for all applicants for citizenship.)

The other two options do not necessarily apply:

• He must marry someone who is already a citizen. (This is not a requirement; he can apply without marrying a citizen.)

• He must promise to serve in the military. (While military service can provide a pathway to expedited citizenship, it is not a general requirement for all applicants.)

So, the correct selections are:

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