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).
In this article. Along with ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease is part of a group of diseases known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). There are five different types of Crohn's disease, each with its own set of symptoms. It affects the small intestine, known as the ileum, and the colon. 2  People who have ileocolitis experience considerable weight loss, diarrhea, and cramping or pain in the middle or lower right part of the abdomen. 3  Ileitis: This type of Crohn's disease affects the ileum. 4  Symptoms are the same as those for ileocolitis.