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Common questions

Do I apply for jobs through OPM or USAJOBS?

Can a naturalized citizen apply for federal jobs?

What if I became a citizen after age 26?

What if I do not know whether I registered?

Can my overseas experience count?

What does "referred" mean?

Can I apply without a security clearance?

Who should I contact about a specific announcement?

Are my children who were born in the U.S. citizens?

Can my family get a free government grant?

Where can I get free help finding a job?

Will I be called for jury duty now that I'm a citizen?

Can I bring my parents, children, or siblings to live in the U.S.?

I was born in the U.S. Is this site for me?

Could I already be a citizen through my parent?

Do I have to give up my culture or language to be a good American citizen?

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