There are numerous options available for individuals interested in immigrating to the United States. While gaining temporary residency is relatively straightforward, becoming a permanent U.S. citizen is quite complex. There are two ways an individual can obtain U.S. citizenship:

• Being born in the United States
• Naturalization

If you are seeking U.S. citizenship, it is encouraged that you contact the immigration attorneys at Fasoro Law. The lawyers at Fasoro Law have years of experience representing foreign nationals seeking naturalization and are here to the same for you, to guide you through every stop of the process, and to answer any questions you may have. The U.S. citizenship application is relatively complex and must be properly filled out to be considered. Fasoro Law can help you do this and are prepared to get started today. Please give Fasoro Law a call and schedule a free consultation.

Naturalization is the process by which a foreign national is granted U.S. citizenship based on meeting specific eligibility requirements. Before a person can apply for naturalization or citizenship, they must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of filing
• File form N-400, Application for Naturalization
• Be a permanent resident (or green card holder) in the U.S. for at least 5 years
• Be able to prove you have lived in the state or United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) district in which you are applying
• Show continuous residence in the U.S. for a minimum of 5 years preceding the date of filing the application
• Show you have physically resided in the U.S. for at least 30 months out of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application
• Show a good understanding of basic English
• Must be able to read, write, and speak rudimentary English
• Show good moral character
• Demonstrate an understanding and abidance by the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution

If you meet all the above requirements, the naturalization process will begin. In most cases this process will include the following steps:

• Determine if the applicant is already a U.S. citizen
• Determine if the applicant meets all eligibility requirements
• Fill out and submit Form N-400, Application of Naturalization
• Make a fingerprinting appointment, if applicable
• Complete the citizenship interview
• Receive a decision from USCIS
• Receive a request to take the Oath of Allegiance
• Take the Oath of Allegiance
• Take your rights and responsibilities as a U.S. citizen seriously

To learn more about citizenship applications or to get the process started, please contact Fasoro Law today. We are committed to providing our clients with excellent legal advice and will walk you through every step of the citizenship process. Please give us a call today to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced immigration attorneys.