Benefits of Becoming a Legal US Citizens

Under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, when you become a United States Citizen you then become eligible for certain privileges that are not available to you while you are holding your green card.

When you have satisfied the criteria that will provide you with eligibility for naturalization, specifically, that you are a married Legal Permanent Resident and your green card was secured as a result of this marriage, you may file an application for Citizenship three years following the issuance of your green card.

If you are a Legal Permanent Resident who did not obtain their green card through marriage, then you will become eligible for naturalization five years after you receive your green card.

Some of the advantages of becoming a US Citizen include:

• No longer being able to be deported from the US, and not having to show proof of residency or any immigration documentation to re-enter the country after leaving.
• Vote, serve on a jury, and become eligible for government grants and education financing.
• And bring family members to the United States, and secure citizenship for children who were born abroad.

If you are considering obtaining a green card or applying for citizenship, contact Rui P. Alves for more information.




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