An applicant for citizenship must demonstrate the ability to speak and write English, in addition to passing a test on the United States government and history. After passing the exam and linguistic requirements, a new citizen is eligible for the benefits of a United States citizen, including:
Voting rights
Serve as a juror
Hold employment available to only U.S. citizens
Sponsor relatives
A citizen also has the right to file applications to bring their parents, children, spouse, or siblings to the United States as permanent residents.
If an individual has obtained permanent residence through marriage to a United States citizen, the individual may apply for citizenship three years after the date on which his permanent residence was granted.
If the individual has obtained legal permanent residence through another family member, the individual may apply for citizenship five years after the date on which his permanent residence was granted.
If the individual has obtained legal permanent residence through employment, the individual may apply for citizenship five years after the date on which his permanent residence was granted.
At Nina Qureshi, Esq., we are committed to providing you with the highest level of citizenship services, including:
Consult with you regarding your eligibility for citizenship
Filing your application with USCIS
Assistance in preparing for the citizenship interview/exam
Attending the Naturalization interview with you at your local USCIS office.
Contact us today to find out more about our Citizenship services.