For an individual to be naturalized, it means that they have followed all of the rules and processes attached to naturalization. Naturalization means that an individual is a legal permanent resident of the country for which they live in and that they may stay an indefinite period of time in that country. This means that they are now able to enjoy most of the benefits of that country and may create a permanent dwelling. To be naturalized means that the individual has followed all of the processes and passed all of the exams to be a naturalized resident of that country. This can occur after holding a specific type of visa, or by living for a consecutive number of years in a given country. Though being naturalized does make you an official citizen of that country, there may be a restriction on some of the rights you hold in that country.