WHAT EXACTLY IS A NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE?

We all have heard this term many times in our lives. But do we all know what exactly naturalization certificate is? What purpose does this certificate serve with? Who actually issues this certificate of naturalization? What are the eligibilities to obtain this certificate? How to apply for the naturalization certificate? Is applying for this certificate an important requirement for all the citizens? What are the benefits of it? Etc.

Do we have answers to all the above mentioned questions? I think maximum number of people don't. So, here mentioned below are the answers to some of the above mentioned questions to make people understand the certificate of naturalization in the most efficient manner.

First question is: What exactly naturalization certificate is? A naturalization certificate is the best legal document that can serve to prove the legality of citizenship of a person in United States. Next question is: What purpose does this certificate serve with? This certificate proves that the person has obtained his/her United States citizenship by the naturalization process i.e. the most legalized method and hence no one can at all question the legality of citizenship of the certificate holder.

Third question is: Who actually issues this certificate of naturalization? The Certificate of Naturalization in United States is serving the people since long. Since October 1, 1991, USCIS (i.e. US Citizenship and Immigration Services), which is the service department that actually serves to promote national security in United States is entirely handling the responsibility of the same but before September 30, 1991 the concerned certificate was used to issue by the Federal Courts and particular State Courts of the country.

Fourth question is: What are the eligibilities to obtain this certificate? the applicant must be 18 years or above, he/she is required to proof his belief and attachment to the principles of United States Constitution, he should be qualified enough to read, write and speak the English language, and lastly but not the least he should also be qualified to acquire the knowledge of U.S. government and its history to the best. Apart from all above mentioned it is also mandatory that the applicant has to be a permanent resident of the country for minimum of 5 years.

Fifth question is: How to apply for the naturalization certificate? Form N-550 or Form N-565 is the required form to be filled in by all the aspirants of certificate of naturalization, which is the legal document that is issued by the United States government to the public.