A Personal Approach To Your Naturalization And Citizenship Needs
If you have a green card and want to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, Barba Inegol Law Firm PLLC can help you complete your application and guide you through the process of gaining citizenship. Attorney Fernanda Inegol provides immigration and naturalization services in the San Antonio area. Fernanda is a compassionate and knowledgeable immigration attorney with over eight years of experience helping foreign nationals gain citizenship.
The Requirements To Become A Naturalized Citizen
There are many benefits to becoming a U.S. citizen by submitting an Application for Naturalization (N-400 form) to the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). You will receive the right to vote, to hold public office, to access certain jobs and benefits, and more. In order to apply for citizenship, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a legal permanent resident of the United States and have a I-551 (Alien Registration Card)
- Have been present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the last five years
- Be of “good moral character,” which means not having certain criminal convictions, such as aggravated felonies, within the last five years
- Declare your attachment to the U.S. Constitution and the principles in it
- Read, write, and speak basic English
- Demonstrate knowledge of U.S. history and the U.S. government
- Take an oath of allegiance to the United States
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