Citizenship
Becoming a Citizen
Becoming a United States Citizen is the dream of most immigrants. At times, uninformed immigrants with past criminal acts file an Application for Naturalization on their own and they end up in Removal Proceedings in front of an Immigration Judge. This is because they did not consult a skilled immigration attorney who has reviewed their past history to assess whether they are able to naturalize. Other times, individuals do not apply for naturalization because they are unable to speak English or learn History, and are unaware that certain individuals can file a waiver to waive both tests.
In essence, prior to filing for naturalization it is paramount that a skilled immigration lawyer be consulted. Individuals are often surprised and find out that they are already U.S. Citizens by operation of law.
Naturalization
- An individual who has been a Green Card holder for at least 4 years and 9 months (subject to the number of days spent outside the U.S.)
- An individual who is married to a U.S. Citizen and is currently living with the U.S. Citizen and has been a Green Card holder for at least 2 years and 9 months (subject to the number of days spent outside the U.S.)
- Citizenship with Waiver of Disability: individuals who are unable to learn English and history due to a medical condition and who are over 50 years of age.
- Naturalization Posthumous (after death).
- Naturalization for Members of the Military Service
Citizenship Certificate
- Individuals born outside the U.S. that have a claim to U.S. Citizenship through their parents
- Foreign children under 16 of age adopted by U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder
- Replacement of Citizenship or Naturalization Certificate
