Naturalization and Citizenship Lawyer
Getting U.S. citizenship is the ultimate goal for every foreigner residing in the United States. It comes with several benefits. These include the right to vote, legal rights, travel benefits, increased job opportunities, protection from deportation, and family immigration. However, the citizenship process in the United States can become complex and requires critical legal knowledge.
Rowhani Law Group citizenship attorney in New York City helps foreigners obtain the goal of becoming U.S. citizens. Our immigration lawyers for citizenship provide guidance and ultimate attention to our clients. With extensive experience, our citizenship law firm has the best knowledge of every complex detail required for your citizenship process.
Schedule a consultation with our citizenship attorney in New York City, or contact us online today and get a lawyer to help with citizenship matters.
What are the Requirements for U.S. Citizens?
Citizenship refers to the legal status of being a member of the U.S. A person can become a U.S. citizen if:
- Birth in the United States
- Adopted by a United States citizen
- Birth overseas to two United States citizen parents
- Birth overseas to one United States citizen parent (In rare cases)
- Naturalization.
Green Card and Citizenship
Green card holders must meet specific naturalization requirements to obtain citizenship status. Eligibility criteria from green card to citizenship status are as follows.
What are the Requirements for U.S. Naturalization?
Naturalization is the legal process by which a foreign citizen becomes a citizen of the United States. To become a citizen of the U.S., you must have to be eligible for it.
- You must have been a green card holder in the United States for 5 years. (3 years in case you are a spouse of a U.S. citizen.)
- 30 months of residency in the district where you are filing your application (18 months in case you are a spouse to a U.S. citizen)
- You must be able to read, speak, and write English.
- Knowledge of U.S. history and government
- Minimum of 18 year age
- You must have a good moral character.
How to Apply for U.S. Citizenship?
After you qualify for citizenship status by meeting the above requirements, our citizenship immigration lawyer will guide you through the application process.
- Submit Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, by paying the application fee.
- A copy of your green card form
- Biometric verification and supporting documentation
Our immigration lawyers will expertly guide you through the law of citizenship in New York. We provide comprehensive support at every stage, including A thorough review of your criminal history (if any) to assess any potential impact on your citizenship application, an Evaluation of your employment and family situation to ensure they comply with U.S. permanent residency requirements, and assistance customized to maximize your chances of approval.
