American Citizenship

U.S citizenship may be obtained by birth in the United States, birth in certain incorporated areas of the U.S., or by being born to parent(s) who are U.S. citizens. Further, an individual may gain citizenship through a process known as naturalization. In order to qualify for naturalization, one must be a Legal Permanent Resident and have resided in the U.S. continuously for five (5) years after obtaining such status (three (3) years if the Green Card is obtained through marriage to a U.S. citizen); must be physically present in the US for at least half of the five (5) years (or half of three (3) years if obtained Green Card through marriage to a US Citizen); must not be absent for more than one (1) year during the periods of which continuous residence is required; must be 18 years old; must live in the state from where he is applying for at least three months; must reside in the U.S continuously from the time the naturalization application is filed until the time that citizenship is granted; and be able to show good moral character for the period he or she is residing as a Legal Permanent Resident.

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We can advise you in regard to whether you are eligible for U.S citizenship. We can prepare and file your U.S. Citizenship application with the USCIS.
 

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• A Guide to Naturalization
• Obtaining Citizenship for Children Residing Outside the United States
• Citizenship of Biological Children Living in the U.S.
• Child Born Abroad to a US Citizen: Consular Report of Birth Abroad
• Naturalization of Permanent Residents.
• Guidance Clarifying the Adjudication of Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions.
• Yates Memo dtd April 25, 2006 re Background Checks and Naturalization Interview Scheduling.
• USCIS announces new Citizenship Test.
• USCIS Releases 144 Questions and Answers for the Pilot Test for New Naturalization Exam.