im an international student i want citizenship in usa what to do

Once someone becomes a permanent resident they are well on the path towards becoming a U.S. citizen if they so choose. Generally speaking, an individual must meet certain elgibility requirements before being able to submit their application: Must be at least 18 years old Must be a permanent resident of the U.S. Must maintain continuous U.S. residency for a certain period of time. It should be noted that extended absences outside the U.S. could "resent the clock" for determining eligiblity for citizenship:             Must have been physically present in the U.S. for at least half the period required for eligiblity immediately preceding the application for Naturalization; and Must have lived for at least three months in the immigration district where the application is filed for the six months immediately preceding the submission of the application for naturalization. must be of good moral character must be prepared to take an oath of allegiance to the U.S. There is quite a bit more infomration that you need in order to successfully apply for citizenship, but you should and need to consult with an immigration attorney.  My office handles these matters regularly.  Please contact us if we can be of assistance. 203.870.6700.