How do I become a U.S. Citizen or   a Lawful Permanent Resident?
     
Visit the CIS website for information about how to become a U.S. Citizen or how to become a Lawful Permanent Resident.

You can now download the naturalization application from the CIS website.  This will allow you to complete your naturalization form on your personal computer, then print a special bar-coded application that greatly improves the accuracy and speed of the data input by CIS staff.
 
I need a form from the CIS, but the local office won't give me one. How do I get an INS form?
     
Forms are available for download from the INS website.  Click here for a list of all the forms.  You can request forms be mailed to you on the CIS website.
 
 How do you call CIS?
     
Call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833).