LOS ANGELES (AP) — Immigrant advocates say they've seen a huge spike in calls and questions about how people can become U.S. citizens since President Trump's executive orders on immigration and travel.
Many of these immigrants have lived in the country for years but didn't apply to become citizens earlier, citing a lack of time or money for the application fees.
It's common for presidential elections and changes in the application process to spur citizenship increases.
Here's a look at the process of becoming a citizen:
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WHO CAN NATURALIZE?
Immigrants can apply to become U.