Health-related reasons, such as a communicable disease like tuberculosis, gonorrhea, syphilis, and other diseases, or for those who have other physical or mental disorders.

Criminally-related issues, such as individuals convicted of drug crimes, violent crimes, prostitution, and commercialized vice.

National security risks, such as terrorists, spies, or any other person who would pose a risk to the safety of this country.

Illegal immigrants and those who have violated immigration law, such as those who have committed fraud to gain illegal entry and those who have been previously deported.

False Claims of U.S. Citizenship.

Miscellaneous grounds, which include such categories as practicing polygamists and others.

Be 18 or older

Have been a green card holder (LPR or Lawful Permanent Resident) for at least 5 years immediately preceding their application for naturalization

Have continuous residence in the United States as an LPR for at least 5 years immediately prior to application.

Have been physically present in the U.S. for 30 months within the 5-year period prior to applying.

Reside continuously in the U.S. from the date of application to the date of naturalization

Be able to read, write, and speak English and have knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government

Have lived within the state for at least 3 months prior to application

Be a person of good moral character dedicated to the furtherance of the Constitution and the United States