1 In some circumstances, intangible assets are acquired free of charge through the use of a government grant. For example, the government may transfer or allocate intangible assets to a company, such as licenses to operate or land usage rights.  Assets exchange.
Once your application for naturalization is filed, the approval time to become a US citizen varies by person and location. The short answer is that it can take anywhere from 5 to 8 months between application and interview.
The average processing time is: 7-8 months for the visa petition to be approved by the Immigration Service; 1-3 months to receive a set of forms from the Department of State known as Packet 3; and 2-4 months until an interview is scheduled at the American Consulate.