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If you are a foreign citizen and are planning to apply for U.S. citizenship you should get the help of a qualified and experienced immigration attorney at our St. Petersburg law firm. There are a number of specific legal requirements established by the U.S. Congress that must be fulfilled before citizenship can be granted. For help in understanding the steps you must take and for assistance to successfully become a naturalized citizen you should speak to a St. Petersburg immigration lawyer at Law Office of Ellen R. Gorman, PA. We help clients in St. Petersburg and throughout in Florida.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, you can become a citizen of the United States through the process of naturalization. An immigration lawyer at our St. Petersburg firm can help you better understand whether you qualify. You may be qualified for naturalization if:
- You have been a permanent resident for a minimum of 5 years and meet the rest of the eligibility requirements.
- You have been a permanent resident for 3 years or more and are eligible to file as a spouse of a U.S. citizen.
- You have qualifying service in the U.S. armed forces and meet the rest of the eligibility requirements.
- If you are a U.S. citizen, your child may qualify for naturalization if they were born outside of the United States and they meet all other eligibility requirements.
There are additional ways that you could qualify for naturalization other than the above circumstances. A skilled St. Petersburg immigration attorney at Law Office of Ellen R. Gorman, PA can answer any questions that you have concerning the naturalization process and will be able to advise you on the best course of action in your case.