FAQ: Immigrants and Voting

Naturalized citizens and permanent residents do not have the same privileges when it comes to registering and voting in elections.

Some new citizens register to vote as soon as they become eligible while others fail to register for years. Find out why naturalized citizens should exercise their right to vote.

An overview of the voting registration process for new U.S. citizens.

Permanent residents cannot vote in a federal election, but there are other ways to get involved in the campaigns.

There are serious consequences for registering to vote or voting in an election when you do not meet the citizenship requirements.