U.S. Citizenship Lawyers
Salt Lake City, Utah
Requirements for Naturalization
Arnold "Arnie" Gardner, the immigration attorney at the Law Office of Arnold G. Gardner, Jr., PLLC, knows the requirements for applying for and receiving U.S. citizenship. Applicants need to fulfill specific requirements created by Congress in order to receive naturalization. These requirements include:
- continuous residence in the United States for five years (three if the spouse of a USC)
- residence in the immigration district where the application is filed
- ability to read, write, and speak English
- knowledge of U.S. history and government;
- good moral character
- knowledge of and attachment to the principles of the United States Constitution
- positive disposition toward the United States
Obstacles to Citizenship
Some of these requirements, such as the language requirements, or residency requirements in some circumstances can be waived. Other obstacles to citizenship, such as a criminal conviction or temporary absence from the United States, can often be handled by a skilled citizenship lawyer. Contact the experienced U.S. citizenship attorney, Arnie Gardner, at the Law Office of Arnold G. Gardner, Jr., PLLC, to learn how they can help you become a naturalized United States citizen. Attorney Gardner will help you understand the requirements, the process, and assist with filing the appropriate forms, such as the N-400 application for citizenship.
Automatic Paths to Citizenship
Some people do not need to follow the naturalization process in order to become U.S. citizens. For example, almost any child born in the United States is automatically a citizen, whatever the status of the parents. Children born outside the U.S. whose parent or parents are U.S. citizens sometimes are automatically U.S. citizens themselves. Dual citizenship is often possible when children are born outside the parents’ country of citizenship. Some children are automatically citizens upon the naturalization of their parents. For more information about different ways of acquiring citizenship, contact the immigration and naturalization attorney at the Law Office of Arnold G. Gardner, Jr., PLLC. Knowing that there is a knowledgeable attorney at your side can provide peace of mind to you when you are seeking U.S. citizenship.
LAW OFFICE OF ARNOLD G. GARDNER, JR., PLLC
A PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
PRACTICE LIMITED TO IMMIGRATION LAW
2257 South 1100 East, Suite 201
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Telephone: (801) 468-1400
FAX: (801) 468-1401
E-mail
The immigration and naturalization attorney, at Law Office of Arnold G. Gardner, Jr., PLLC, in Salt Lake City, Utah, represents clients throughout Utah including Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, West Valley, Logan, Cedar City, St. George, and throughout northern and southern Utah. The Law Office of Arnold G. Gardner, Jr., PLLC, represents clients in Boise and Pocatello, Idaho, and throughout the United States. Due to the complex nature of immigration law, legal advice cannot be given via e-mail. Please make an appointment for an in-office consultation with a family or business immigration lawyer, at Law Office of Arnold G. Gardner, Jr., PLLC.
