Citizenship and Naturalization

Becoming a citizen is way to show your commitment to the United States and loyalty to the Constitution. It is an extremely important decision, and, if successful, you are rewarded with all the rights and privileges associated with United States citizenship. Basically, there are three ways to obtain United States citizenship: 1) Birth in the United States, 2) Acquisition by birth abroad to United States citizen parents, or 3) Naturalization.

Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).Generally, lawful permanent residents that are eighteen (18) years or older, and who meet all the eligibility requirements found in the INA, may submit form N-400 (Application for Naturalization).

Eligibility Requirements:

At Sever-Storey, LLP, we help immigrants prepare the required documentation to become United States citizens through naturalization. We also help aspiring citizens prepare for taking the naturalization test by providing educational materials and other helpful resources. The naturalization test asks that aspiring citizens demonstrate they are able to read, write, and speak basic English and that they have a cursory understanding of U.S. history and government.

Also, recent changes in the law have made it much easier for US military personnel to naturalize. If you are a member of the armed forces and wish to become a United States citizen, give the attorneys at Sever-Storey, LLP a phone call.

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