Naturalization & Citizenship Lawyer in Cupertino
Qualifications for Becoming a United States Citizen
Living in the United States as a temporary resident, permanent resident,
refugee, or any other non-citizen may be only the beginning of your time
here. After spending the requisite number of years here, you may wish
to pursue citizenship and experience all of its invaluable benefits. The
process of becoming a citizen is called naturalization.
To become a citizen, you must:
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Have lived in the United States as a
lawful permanent resident for at least 5 years and been physically present during the majority of
that time (except in special circumstances allowing naturalization after
only 3 years of continuous residence)
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Demonstrate good moral character
- Demonstrate your ability to speak, read, and write in English
- Pass an exam on United States history and government
- Take what is known as an “oath of allegiance”
At the Law Offices of Timothy D. Widman,
our attorney has
over two decades of experience helping clients with every step of their immigration journeys. You can
benefit from one-on-one attention from Attorney Widman from beginning
to end, and you can trust him to stay fully up to date regarding changes
to current immigration laws and policies.
Call
(408) 780-1684 or
contact us online to schedule your consultation with Attorney Widman today.
Benefits of U.S. Citizenship
There are a number of reasons to become a U.S. citizen, including:
- More options for sponsoring family members
- Permanent protection against deportation
- The right to vote, run for office, and otherwise participate in government
- The ability to travel abroad without jeopardizing your status
- Access to employment opportunities and public assistance options that aren’t
available to green card holders
These are just a handful of the benefits you can experience if you successfully
complete the naturalization process, and Attorney Widman is fully prepared
to help you accomplish this goal. Sometimes, the citizenship process involves
complications and challenges that you cannot resolve on your own. This
is why it is essential to retain the support of our highly experienced attorney.