Becoming a Citizen
Becoming a naturalized U.S. Citizen is one of the greatest memories of anyone’s life. All of the benefits and opportunities of the United States are opened to those who become naturalized U.S. citizens. Nevertheless, if you are thinking about becoming a U.S. citizen you should first ensure that you are eligible to become a citizen and that you understand all of its responsibilities.
Without even knowing it, some who apply for naturalization are ineligible because they have failed to maintain continuous residence, have insufficient physical presence, or are inadmissible for some reason (including criminal convictions for minor offenses committed years before). If an ineligible person applies for naturalization, the naturalization application will be denied and the applicant may be placed in removal proceedings and be removed.
Thus, if not appropriately handled, a naturalization application can result in the removal of an applicant from the United States.
Why Gafner Law Firm?
Becoming a U.S. citizen is the the ultimate goal of many immigrants who come to the United States and the firm realizes that this last great step should be approached with care to ensure that no unnecessary delays or obstacles arise during the process. The firm strives to provide immediate, personal assistance to all of its clients and works to ensure that all client questions are answered by a naturalization attorney.
The firm also works proactively to ensure that no individual applies for naturalization who is ineligible.
Helping Your Parents
As A Newly Naturalized U.S. Citizen
As a newly naturalized U.S. citizen, it is now possible to help your parents immigrate to the United States. In fact, the process is one of the fastest ways for a foreign national to obtain permanent residency (a green card) in the United States.
The Highlights:
- The U.S. citizen must be 21 years or older
- In most cases it does not matter that the parent has no current immigration status or has previously overstayed an immigration status
- In most cases, it does not matter if the parent has previously engaged in undocumented work in the United States
- In certain circumstances, it may be possible for an adopted child to sponsor his or her adoption parents
Your Parents Helped You Grow Up, Now Its Your Time To Help Them.
If you are interested in learning more about the options available to you and your parents, please do not hesitate to contact Gafner Law Firm.
Recent Citizenship Developments
Without warning and effectively immediately, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service has changed the address where an applicant must send an application for naturalization. Although the change is only a minor procedural change, it represents a major hindrance to those applicants who are unaware of the change. If an applicant submits an application to the wrong address, the application will almost certainly be returned and the application will be delayed.
