The naturalization process in the United States A) can be achieved within a few weeks because very few immigrants choose to apply to be legal citizens. B) usually takes months to years because officials investigate and find that most applicants are here illegally. C) can be achieved within a few weeks because it only requires that a person have a job and a driver's license. D) usually takes months to years because a person must complete several steps including time as a legal resident

D) usually takes months to years because a person must complete several steps including time as a legal resident.

Explanation:

Immigrants need to spend 5 years as a permanent resident of the United States before applying for naturalization. The standard criteria for naturalization are that the applicant must have five years as a legal permanent resident in the U.S. before filing. Secondly, there should be no single absence from the country of more than one year. There is an exception to the five-year rule is some cases such as working professionals of the U.S armed forces, spouse of U.S citizen, etc.