Philadelphia Citizenship Lawyers Guide you through Immigration Naturalization Service
Legal Help of an experienced Philadelphia Immigration Lawyer can Make a Huge Difference
If you are looking to become a naturalized citizen of the United States, you should hire a Philadelphia immigration lawyer. You want a law firm with years of experience in this area of law, one that can help you get a successful outcome.
At the Philadelphia immigration law firm of Surin & Griffin, P.C., we have been helping foreign nationals gain citizenship for more than 15 years. Our team of highly skilled attorneys and paralegals gets you through the process and stays with you from the very beginning to the very end.
Becoming a naturalized citizen
The process and requirements for becoming naturalized are lengthy and complex. Before you can even consider putting in an application, you must meet the following requirements, in addition to passing an exam:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a permanent U.S. resident for at least five years
- Live within the state for at least three months
- Have been physically present within the U.S. for at least 30 months of the past five years
- Reside within the United States continuously from the date of application to the date granted naturalization
- Be able to read, write and speak English
- Have knowledge of U.S. history and civics
- Be of good moral character
- Be faithful to the principles of the U.S. Constitution and loyal to the United States
Additional naturalization qualifications can include being a permanent U.S. resident for at least three years and meeting all eligibility rules as a spouse of a U.S. citizen; serving in the U.S. armed forces and meeting all other eligibility rules; or being the child of a U.S. citizen born outside the U.S., currently residing in the U.S. and meeting all other eligibility rules.
At the Philadelphia immigration firm of Surin & Griffin, P.C., our multilingual Philadelphia immigration lawyers can speak to you in your native language so you clearly understand everything about how to become a naturalized citizen. A skilled Philadelphia immigration lawyer can help you file the paperwork, prepare for the test and ensure that everything is done properly. We can help with delays in the process and assist in moving efficiently through the system. We can predict and avoid delays and help you achieve your dream of being a U.S. citizen.
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Philadelphia Immigration Lawyers get you Approved
When you want to apply to become a naturalized citizen, you want an immigration lawyer in Philadelphia from Surin & Griffin, P.C. in your corner. We understand what you are going through, we understand the law and we understand how to get your application approved. We can be reached by calling 215-925-4435 or by sending us a message through our contact us page.