Naturalization Application (for a Foreign National who has been a Legal Permanent Resident for 5 years) - Becoming a U.S. Citizen through Naturalization

Naturalization is the legal process through which a foreign citizen or national can become a United States Citizen. In order to be naturalized, an applicant must first meet certain criteria to apply for citizenship. Then, the applicant must complete an application, attend an interview and pass an English and Civics test.
If you are a foreign citizen or national who wants to become a United States Citizen, you need to go through a legal process called naturalization. This process has several requirements and steps that you must follow carefully. As an Immigration Lawyer, I can help you navigate the complex and often confusing immigration system and avoid any mistakes or delays that could jeopardize your chances of becoming a citizen.Some of the requirements for naturalization are:
You must be at least 18 years old at the time of filing the application.
You must have been a permanent resident (green card holder) for at least five years, or three years if you are married to a U.S. citizen.
You must have lived in the state or district where you are applying for at least three months.
You must have been physically present in the U.S. for at least half of the required residency period.
You must demonstrate good moral character, respect for the U.S. Constitution and loyalty to the U.S.
You must be able to read, write and speak basic English, unless you qualify for an exemption based on age, disability or length of residency.
You must pass a test on U.S. history and government, unless you qualify for an exemption based on age, disability or length of residency.The steps for naturalization are:- Complete and submit Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, along with the required documents and fees.
Attend a biometrics appointment to provide your fingerprints, photograph and signature.
Receive a notice for your interview and test date.
Attend the interview and test at a local USCIS office and answer questions about your application and background.
Receive a notice of decision, which could be granted, continued or denied.
If granted, receive a notice to take the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony.
Attend the ceremony and take the Oath of Allegiance to become a U.S. citizen.

As you can see, naturalization is not a simple or easy process. It requires careful preparation, documentation and follow-up. That's why it is advisable to hire an experienced Immigration Lawyer who can guide you through every step and ensure that your application is complete, accurate and timely.
We certainly hope you find this petition useful and helpful and hope for the best immigration experience you can have. We do have petitions on every subject area of immigration, and you might look at those if needed as well. If you do need to actually have a consultation, you can call our U.S. Immigration Law office at 562-495-0554 for an initial free consultation to determine what must be done to help you and your family.

Info autore

Brian D. Lerner is a certified expert in Immigration Law, Removal and Deportation, Citizenship, Waiver and Appeals. He is an Immigration Lawyer and runs a National Immigration Law Firm for nearly 30 years. He is an attorney who is a certified specialist that might help in Immigration & Nationality Law as issued by the California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Brian D. Lerner
• Editore: Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, APC
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 29.08.2023
• EAN: 9781958990568
• ISBN: 978-1-958990-56-8
• Pagine: 92
• Dimensioni: 216 mm x 280 mm x 5 mm
• Peso: 256 g
• Categoria: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Diritto > Altro