As a permanent resident, you are generally eligible for naturalization after five years. This is the most common way that people apply to become a U.S. citizen. To qualify, you must have lived in the U.S. continuously for the five years immediately preceding the date you file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. The Immigration and Nationality Act (Title III, Chapter 2) details all of the citizenship requirements for a 5-year permanent resident.
The symptoms of ulcerative colitis may include: 1  Diarrhea or rectal urgency. 2  Rectal bleeding. 3  Belly pain, often described as cramping. 4  Constipation. Loss of appetite. 5  Fever. Weight 6  loss. Too few red blood cells (anemia).
Symptoms depend on what part of the gastrointestinal tract is affected. Symptoms range from mild to severe, and can come and go with periods of flare-ups. The main symptoms of Crohn's disease are: Crampy abdominal (belly area) pain.