Citizenship

Becoming a United States Citizen is the final step in an immigrant’s journey. U.S. citizens enjoy many benefits including eligibility for a U.S. passport to travel internationally; the right to vote, hold elected office, and apply for certain federal and state jobs; avoiding green card renewal fees and saving up to $465 per Green Card renewal application; more options when petitioning to bring family members permanently to the United States; and the opportunity for citizenship for your resident children under 18 years of age. 

A resident will need to show or do the following to be eligible for U.S. citizenship:

1. Permanent resident for at least 5 years; or

Permanent resident for at least 3 years if you are married to a US citizen.

*may file form 90 days prior

2. Continuous residency at least 5 (or 3) years prior to filing the application
3. Demonstrate physical presence in the United States at least 30 months out of the five years immediately prior to filing the naturalization application
4. Demonstrate good moral characters for at least five years before filing the naturalization application (although USCIS will consider your entire criminal record if any)
5. Demonstrate an attachment to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution;
6. Be able to read, write and speak basic English;
7. Have knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the history, and of the principles and form of government, of the United States, (civics); and
8. Take an Oath of Allegiance to the United States.

If you want to secure your status in the United States and never deal with your immigration status or documentation again, naturalization is the best route for you. Liechty Law would be honored to be a part of your journey to U.S. citizenship.