Helping You Achieve U.S. Citizenship Through Naturalization
Many immigrants dream of becoming citizens of the United States. U.S. immigration laws provide a path for people to realize this dream using the naturalization process. There are many requirements that an immigrant must meet before becoming a citizen, so the help of an experienced lawyer is very valuable.
Keen Law Offices, LLC, represents individuals in Orem, Provo, Salt Lake City and throughout the state of Utah who wish to become American citizens. We are deeply familiar with the process and will be happy to guide you through it. To learn more about citizenship applications and the naturalization process, call our Utah citizenship attorneys at 866-298-9275 (toll free) or 801-851-1480 (local). You can also contact our law firm online.
Get Help With the Citizenship Application Process
Our Utah naturalization attorneys are ready to answer any questions you have about becoming a citizen. The most basic requirement for naturalization is that you must already have lawful permanent resident status (a green card). You must also reside in the U.S. The length of residency varies according to things like:
- Military service
- Asylum status
- Marital status
For example, if you obtain your lawful permanent residency through marriage you must have a green card for at least three years before applying for citizenship. Otherwise, the waiting period is usually five years.
A lawyer's help is especially useful when filling out the Form N-400, which is the naturalization application. We can help you deal with any problems that may arise, such as criminal convictions, drug or alcohol abuse and other events that may have an impact on the "good moral character" requirement.
Citizenship Interview and Civics Test
Our attorneys help clients thoroughly prepare for the required citizenship interview. We can even conduct mock interviews so you can get a sense of what to expect.
We also help clients prepare for the required English proficiency and civics tests. The English test has three parts: reading, writing and speaking. We will work with you to sharpen your skills. The civics test requires basic knowledge of the way the U.S. government works. We can help you take practice tests so you are prepared for the real thing.
Why Naturalize?
Once a person has adjusted status to become a lawful permanent resident, he or she can keep that status forever, unless the green card is revoked for some illegal act. So, what are the advantages of taking the next step to become a citizen? There are many, including:
- Getting the right to vote in U.S. elections
- Never having to face deportation
- Having the ability to petition for visas on behalf of family members
Already a U.S. Citizen?
It is sometimes necessary to prove that you are a U.S. citizen already, and therefore do not need to naturalize. If your parent is a naturalized citizen or if you were born to U.S. citizens abroad, our firm can help you prove your U.S. citizenship.
Contact a Salt Lake City Naturalization Attorney
For more information on becoming a U.S. citizen, contact Utah's Keen Law Offices, LLC, online or call 866-298-9275 (toll free) or 801-851-1480 (Orem).
We have Spanish and Portuguese speakers on staff, and welcome people from any country.
