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Why You Need a Permanent Residency Lawyer

Posted on by Susan Scheer, Esq.

Why You Need a Permanent Residency Lawyer

Are you looking to obtain permanent residency? Don’t do this on your own! Learn why you need a permanent residency lawyer, then call us today!

Requirements to File for Citizenship

  • Why You Need a Permanent Residency LawyerYou must be a Green Card holder for at least 3 years or have married a U.S. citizen.
  • You must have lived inside the U.S. for 51% of the time
  • You must be a law abiding citizen with no misdemeanor or felonies.

Taking the Naturalization Exam in Your Native Language

  • Exemption is based on your age and how long you have had your green card.
  • Medical exemptions caused by a mental or physical disability which are approved by a doctor.

Replacing a Lost Naturalization Certificate

  • The Naturalization Certificate is replaceable but takes up to a year to replace.  You must fill out a N-565 form.

Translating My Documents for the Embassy Interview

  • It is necessary to translate your documents, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce judgments to english.  These translated documents must be certified.
  • The National Visa Center reviews to determine if someone has the proper paperwork needed for their interview.

Sponsoring Someone for Citizenship If You Haven’t Lived in the U.S

  • You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible to file for citizenship (naturalization).
  • You must reside in the US for at least three months.
  • This process will take four to six months.

Are you or a loved one looking to obtain permanent residency? Don’t do this on your own! Learn why you need a permanent residency lawyer here. Then, contact our experienced New Jersey Permanent Residency Lawyer to help and schedule your legal consultation and case evaluation.

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