Encyclopedia and Dictionary â APA Reference List. General Tips. Capitalization: Book title and chapter title â Sentence case. State/Country: Include two-letter state code (if U.S.A) or name of country (if not U.S.A.). If more than one city of publication is listed in the book you are citing, use the first one listed.
Once you have taken in the citizenship test for exam, you will need to wait between one day and 180 days, on average, to be able to take the oath of citizenship and become a citizen of the United States. Again, the district where you live will determine the waiting time.
Exception to Five-Year Rule for People Married to a U.S. Citizen. You need to wait a mere three years to apply for U.S. citizenship if, during that time, you have been a permanent (or conditional) resident married to, as well as living with, a U.S. citizen. (See the Immigration and Nationality Act at I.N.A.hat means exactly five years, to the day. For example, if you were approved for permanent residence on April 17, 2011, you would be eligible for citizenship on April 17, 2016. Check your so-called green card (permanent resident card) for the exact date on which you became a permanent resident.