You must have a Green Card for three years if you are married to a United States citizen or five years if you are not married to a United States citizen. You have to be over 18 years old, demonstrate both physical and continuous presence in the United States, and demonstrate that you are a person of […]
Read MoreThe United States does not recognize dual citizenship, but you can keep both citizenships. You are not renouncing your citizenship to another country when you apply for U.S. citizenship. The United States will not recognize your citizenship from a different country.
Read MoreIt depends on your age and for how long you have had the Green Card. If you are 55 years old and you have had your Green Card for 15 years, you can take the exam in your native language. If you are 50 years old and have had the Green Card for 20 years, you […]
Read MoreYou may travel while your naturalization application is pending. You must be able to go for your fingerprints at their request or your application will be delayed. You must be present for your interview and update your travel dates to make sure you are still eligible for citizenship.
Read MoreAn arrest may not only affect your application for citizenship, it can affect whether or not you can keep your Green Card. The more severe the crime is, the more danger you are of actually losing your Green Card and being denied for citizenship. In general, if the case was dismissed, you may be eligible […]
Read MoreYou will have prove to the US Consulate that your child is a United States citizen, which depends on when they were born and how long you have been physically present in the United States. If you have been physically present your whole life and you just happen to be overseas for a year or on vacation […]
Read MoreTo file for citizenship to the United States, you must be physically and continuously present for 5 years. You must be physically present for 2 ½ years and continuously present for 5 years. A trip abroad for less than 6 months will not interrupt continuous presence. A trip abroad between 6 to 12 months might interrupt […]
Read MoreYou are eligible for citizenship as long as you are 18 years old, hold a Green Card for at least 5 years, and demonstrate good moral character.
Read MoreA Green Card gives you the right to live and work in the United States permanently and potentially sponsor your spouse to come and live in the United States. After five years, or three, if you are married to a United States citizen, you have the right to apply for US citizenship.
Read MoreOnce you have your Green Card, you should not stay out of the United States for more than six months at a time because you may interrupt your continuous presence in this country. You will interrupt your continuous presence in this country if you stay out of the United States for more than one year at a […]
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