B & W can help you
obtain U.S. citizenship, too. Usually, you must meet the
following requirements before you are eligible to apply:
- Lawful
permanent residence for five years (three years for spouses
of U.S. citizens);
- Continuous
residence in the U.S. for that period of time;
- Physical
presence in the U.S. for at least half of that time; and,
- Good moral
character.
Recent
changes to the law have, in some cases, made obtaining or
proving citizenship easier. However, the process of
naturalization can often be a trap for the unprepared,
resulting not in citizenship for the applicant but instead in
removal or deportation. How? Old convictions, child support
irregularities, voting in the U.S., jury service, misleading
information on previous immigration applications, and even
one’s travel history can cause the USCIS to deny a
naturalization application and order the detention and removal
of the applicant.
Make sure
that the firm you hire analyzes whether applying for U.S.
citizenship is the right choice for you before you file.
Usually, it is. But blindly filing an application for
naturalization without analyzing your immigration history is
dangerous.
With the
right advice and planning, B & W can help you attain your goal
of citizenship in the U.S. If you are interested, please
contact us at (314) 863-3838. For your convenience, we have
compiled a
Naturalization Study Guide to help you prepare for
your exam.
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