USCIS naturalized more than 750,000 people in 2009. If you are a Legal Permanent Resident who obtained your green card through marriage you may be eligible for citizenship after 3 years of legal permanent residency. These individuals are permitted to submit their applications for naturalization 2 years and 9 months from the date their green card was issued.
Otherwise Legal Permanent Residents become eligible to apply for naturalization after 5 years of legal permanent residency and are permitted to submit applications 4 years and 9 months from the date their green card was issued.
Call an attorney today to find out what other requirements need to be met before you can begin the naturalization process!
As a U.S. Citizen you can:
- Bring family members to the United States, including your married children, brothers, and sisters.
- Obtain citizenship for children born abroad.
- Travel with a U.S. passport and not worry about losing your legal status.
- As a citizens you may not be removed, or deported, from the United States. You will also able to re-enter the United States easily without being required to establish admissibility.
- Eligible for government-related jobs restricted to citizens only.
- Run for federal office.
- Become eligible for federal grants and scholarship.
- Vote in federal elections.
- Serve on a jury.
- No longer be required to change your address under USCIS reporting requirements.