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The Process of Becoming a Naturalized Citizen

	Eligible? 18 years old? Legal permanent resident? Resident long enough? Good moral character: (direct link to INS)		Wait or consult legal advocate
Involves health care professionals	Able to read and speak basic English and demonstrate knowledge of US history for of U.S. history for citizenship? 1998 extract; Simplified test available for some applicants.		Age exception 1998 extract ESL classes Accommodation Disability waiver, N-648
	Submit application for naturalization Wait 6+ months for interview.
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Involves health care professionals	Day of interview INS accept waiver and/or  request for accomodation (if attached)?		INS returns forms  to physicians  for clarification
Involves health care professionals	Competent?		Consult legal advocate
	Take oath

Related Materials: Immigration
- The Northwest Justice Project (NJP) maintains a Web-based file of information related to immigration.
- They also provided:

• How to Fill Out an INS N-648 Form: (1997/98)
• Sample Answers to Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions: (1997/98)
• THE N-648 MEDICAL CERTIFICATION FOR INS DISABILITY WAIVERS: Instructions for Doctors (summer, 2000)
  

Links to other primary sites from which we extracted materials 
- Immigration and Naturalization Services 
- Protection & Advocacy, Inc.(a California based group) 
- Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, SSI