Applying for United States citizenship in the state of Maine is by no means an easy task. However, this does not mean it is not a worthwhile task. On the contrary, starting a citizenship application is the first step down the road to having the full protection of the American government, both stateside and abroad, as well as having all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities that come along with being a United States citizen. If you are living in Maine on a green card and wish to apply for citizenship, your best bet is to contact a law firm that specializes in citizenship services, so that you have the best chance of a successful application on the first try.Of course, if one of your immediate relatives is a citizen of the United States, the path to citizenship becomes much clearer and much more straightforward. Applicants who have a parent, child, or sibling who is a United States citizen can apply for citizenship themselves under the right of blood, or jus sanguinis. It is important to understand that this applies only to blood relatives, and is not transferable by marriage. In other words, you cannot skip the process of naturalization simply by marrying an American citizen. However, if you are already living in the United States as the spouse of an American citizen, the residency requirement for naturalisation is reduced from five years to three years. This can help you become a citizen more quickly if your intention is to remain in the United States forever.The process of applying for citizenship in Maine is relatively straightforward, but there is definitely some work to be done if you want to have a successful application. It is important to get help filling out your immigration forms, as the law can be complicated in a qualified legal representative is much more likely to fill out the forms correctly. Having your forms rejected can be frustrating, so most applicants find that it is worth getting a lawyer to help with this.Once your citizenship application is accepted, the USCIS will give you a case number, as well as an appointment for an interview. It is the interview that most applicants find intimidating, but with a little preparation you can get through with no problems. The biggest things to remember that you will need to have a good command of the English language, both writing and speaking, and you will need to be able to show that you understand the major points in United States history, and how the United States government works. For most applicants, having the knowledge is not difficult part, but rather the nervousness stems from performance anxiety. Your lawyer can help you run through some sample test questions so that you can be better prepared when the real thing happens. Many rejected applications happen not because an applicant was not qualified, but rather because a qualified applicant was not sufficiently prepared. These are all things that your lawyer will talk through with you as you prepare your citizenship application.