Thalina wishes to become a u. s. citizen. which of the following is true? a. the first thing she must do is complete a test on the country's history and government. b. once she has sworn an oath of loyalty she can then be interviewed for naturalization. c. she must be a legal resident for five years before she can apply for naturalization. d. after she applies for naturalization, she can apply for a permanent residency visa.

c. She must be a legal resident for five years before she can apply for naturalization.

In order to become a U. S. citizen, Thalina needs to have been a legal resident for five years before she can apply for naturalization. Naturalization is the process by which a foreigner becomes a citizen of the country in which he resides.

Other requirements for naturalization include being 18 years of age or older at the time of application, having hold a green card for at least 5 years before naturalization, residing continuously within the United States from the date of application for naturalization up to the time of naturalization and being able to read, write and speak English.