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MARZEC LAW FIRM, P.C.
(800) 260-0172
National Toll Free
212-267-0200
225 Broadway, Ste 3000
New York, NY 10007
663 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222
46 Passaic Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
1700 Sansom Street, 3rd Fl
Philadelphia, PA 19103
17 Riverside Avenue, PO Box 1279
Bristol, CT 06011
5130 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
9777 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 1000
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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NATURALIZATION APPLICATION AND APPEALS
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212.267.0200 Becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States may be relatively straightforward, or very difficult, depending on the individual characteristics of one’s case. To acquire a citizenship through Naturalization, one must fill out form N-400, or N-600 if an alien is deriving citizenship from any one or both parents (unless adopted, in which case the child files N-643 unless over 18 years of age, then N-400). Generally, to acquire citizenship through Naturalization pursuant to INA § 316, the alien must be a green card holder for at least 5 years (or 3 years or more if has been married to a United States citizen spouse for the last 3 years where the spouse has been a citizen for the last 3 years), the person is a green card holder and has served in the U.S. Armed Forces in active service for at least 3 years or filing within 6 months of an honorable discharge, or has been enlisted or reenlisted during a period of recognized hostilities where the alien need not be a green card holder). In addition to the above requirements, physical presence in the U.S. is required for at least half the time of permanent residency, the alien must have good moral character, basic knowledge of the U.S. government and history, must be able to read, write and speak English (unless alien aged over 55 and has resided in the U.S. for over 15 years after lawful admission to the U.S., or an alien aged over 50 with 20 years of lawful permanent residence, or where a physical impairment affects alien’s ability to learn how to speak, write and read English). The applicant should be 18 years of age (or in legal custody of a citizen-parent which confers automatic citizenship), pledge allegiance to the U.S. government and be competent to take the citizenship oath. Click here for helpful study guides.
Aliens unable to show good moral character may have trouble naturalizing. Some are permanently barred from acquiring citizenship. These aliens were either convicted of an aggravated felony pursuant to INA § 101(a)(43) or after 11/29/1990, or were convicted of murder, those who have requested an exemption from military service based on alienage, and an alien convicted by court martial of desertion during war time. Certain categories of aliens who may not show good character will be temporarily barred from becoming naturalized citizens. They include aliens who committed and have been convicted of one or more crimes involving moral turpitude, have committed and have been convicted of two or more offenses for which the total sentence imposed was 5 years or more, have committed and have been convicted of any controlled substance violation, except for a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana, have been confined to a penal institution for an aggregate of 180 days or more during the statutory period as a result of a conviction, have committed and have been convicted of two or more gambling offenses, are earning or have earned your principal income from illegal gambling, are involved or have been involved in prostitution or commercialized vice, are involved or have been involved in smuggling illegal aliens into the United States, are or have been a habitual drunkard, are practicing or have practiced polygamy, have willfully failed or refused to support dependents, have given false testimony, under oath, in order to receive a benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act, are an individual involved in subversive activities, are or have been a member of the Communist Party, are or have been deserter during war time, unless the alien received a pardon or general amnesty, have failed to register with the selective service, have any other criminal history. Finally, aliens in pending removal proceedings or subject to an outstanding order of deportation or removal, unless you are eligible for citizenship due to military service, and those on probation, parole or with a suspended sentence will be temporarily denied naturalization.
The Marzec Law Firm may be most useful in determining your eligibility to file a Naturalization application, and to pursue federal litigation in case of a denial. Because U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service often improperly denies Naturalization applications based on lack of good moral character when old criminal offenses are present, engaging the Marzec Law Firm to pursue federal appeals may be the only way to receive a favorable result with your Naturalization application. Due to the benefits of Naturalization, it is money well-spent. Click here for further detailed information regarding Naturalization.
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The Marzec Law Firm, PC is conveniently located in downtown Manhattan. The Firm currently serves clients in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, Florida, and Illinois. Click here for directions to the New York City office.
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