Wondering What It Takes To Become a Naturalized Citizen?
Contact the Law Office of Raymond Lo in Jersey City and New York City
If you are already a permanent resident of the United States and would like to become a U.S. citizen, our mission is to help you obtain citizenship status. As with any immigration matter in the United States, applying for citizenship can be a confusing and lengthy process. In order to make sure that you meet the requirements and for help moving forward with the naturalization process you should contact an experienced immigration lawyer.
For a no-cost consultation to find out how we can help you obtain naturalization status, contact us online or call 201-633-3688.
Becoming a U.S. Citizen
When you come to the Law Office of Raymond Lo to discuss becoming a U.S. citizen, you will meet personally with our attorney to learn what is needed to become a naturalized citizen. We will cover the following requirements and advise you on how to fulfill them:
- Age. You must be at least 18 years old.
- Residency. You must have lived continuously here for 3 to 5 years.
- English Proficiency. You need the ability to read, write, speak and understand simple words and phrases in English.
- Good moral character. Being convicted of a crime may affect your ability to obtain citizenship.
- No outstanding deportation proceedings. You cannot have any pending deportation or removal orders against you.
- Successfully complete the U.S. Citizenship Test. You must be able to answer questions pertaining to the history and governmental organization of the United States.
In addition to discussing these requirements in detail, we will also cover anything else that may affect your obtaining naturalization status.
Talk To an Experienced Immigration Attorney
For help with obtaining naturalization status and becoming a U.S. citizen, contact the Law Office of Raymond Lo at 201-633-3688 or online . Open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm, and available for weekends by appointment. We are located in downtown Jersey City near the Holland Tunnel and are easily accessible by the New York/New Jersey PATH trains and the New Jersey light rail.
