Naturalization/Citizenship
Immigrating to the United States is one thing, becoming a permanent U.S. citizen is another. There are two ways that U.S. citizenship can be obtained: by being born in the U.S. or naturalization. The latter of the two is a process by which a foreign national is conferred U.S. citizenship after the foreign national has met certain requirements, which we will go over below. If you are seeking to apply for U.S. citizenship, please contact the attorneys at Duke Seth. We have years of experience guiding foreign nationals through the citizenship process and are here to do the same for you.
Naturalization is how someone who was not born in the United States can become a U.S. citizen on their own accord. There are many great benefits that foreign nationals will receive by becoming a U.S. citizen, including:
- Freedom to travel to other countries
- Obtain citizenship for children born abroad
- Run for political office
- Vote in U.S elections, at all levels
- Federal job benefits
- Ability to sponsor other qualifying relatives for U.S. immigration benefits
We know that becoming a permanent U.S. citizen is a dream many foreign nationals have, and we would like to help you achieve this. Depending on a individual’s situation, there are various eligibility requirements that may apply to foreign nationals seeking naturalization. To learn more about the specific eligibility requirements for you and your loved ones, please contact one of our immigration attorneys. Here is a look at the general requirements for naturalization:
- Must be at least 18 years old at the time of filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
- Must be a permanent resident for at least 5 years
- This means you must carry a “Green Card” for 5 years
- Must be able to prove you have lived in the state or district you are applying for at least 3 months
- Must demonstrate continuous residence in the United States for at least 5 years immediately following the filing of Form N-400
- Must be able to read, write, and speak basic English
- Must have a basic understanding of the history of the U.S. and the government
- Must have good moral character
- Must demonstrate a support of the principles and ideals listed within the U.S. Constitution
To learn more about becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization, please contact an immigration attorney from Duke Seth at (214) 965-8100.
