The path to citizenship may be right at your fingertips. Citizenship can grant you countless benefits such as voting, no deportation, and benefits for your loved ones. Whether you are contemplating if the Naturalization process is for you or you don’t know where your citizenship process begins, Attorney Alex Martinez can guide you. Each process has its own requirements and details. The road to citizenship may be smoother than expected.
Naturalization
Naturalization is a popular and smooth sailing process when seeking citizenship. If you have obtained your legal permanent residency and wish to embark on the path to citizenship, here are some requirements you may be asked upon consultation with your immigration attorney.
- Being 18 years of age at the time of filing N-400
- Must have been a permanent resident in the United States for a minimum of 5 years or only 3 years if permanent residency was obtained through a spouse
- Must demonstrate continuous residence in the United States for the required time
- Be able to read, write and speak basic English
- Have a basic understanding of United States History and Government
- Demonstrate good moral character
These requirements are a general idea of what is to be expected upon consultation, however, details may change depending on each individual situation. This process is expected to range from approximately 3 to 9 months and has a government-imposed fee of $725.
Attorney Alex Martinez will guide and clearly explain every document, detail, and progress update as your case flows. Mr. Martinez has successfully naturalized thousands of legal permanent residents through his dedication to his clients and his determination to bring them the best outcome.
Acquisition of Citizenship
Acquisition of Citizenship is defined as children, born outside of the United States, obtain citizenship through U.S. Citizen parents. The two general ways to obtain citizenship through U.S. Citizen birth parents are at the time of birth, or after birth but before the age of 18. The law imposed at the time of the child’s birth determines whether he/she is a citizen at the time of birth. There is no one way to determine your qualifications, however, there is a general list of requirements many individuals can use to get an initial idea on their stance.
- Child is under 18 years of age
- At least one parent is a U.S. Citizen, by birth or naturalization
- The U.S. Citizen parent has lived in the U.S. for a period of time
- The child is a lawful permanent resident
- The child is residing in the United States and is in the legal custody of the U.S. Citizen parent
These being the general requirements, the details to your case are subject to change depending on your situation. Throughout the course of your procedure, Attorney Alex Martinez – Immigration Attorney in the Rio Grande Valley will assess and connect your situation with the law and explain your options clearly. Upon doing so, he will make sure your process sails smoothly and you obtain citizenship quickly.
