Grand Rapids Citizenship Lawyer
Grand Rapids Citizenship Lawyer
If you have already immigrated to the United States and are interested in pursuing your citizenship, you need the assistance of a Grand Rapids citizenship lawyer. At the law office of Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, we have a team of dedicated Illinois immigration attorneys who have assisted countless people with gaining their United States citizenship. This means they now have the right to sponsor family members, to vote in elections, travel freely, etc. To learn more about becoming a citizen of the United States, contact our office and speak with one of our skilled immigration and citizenship lawyers.
What are the Requirements for United States Citizenship?
Unfortunately, not everyone who wants to become a citizen will be able to. If you are from a different country, there are certain requirements to become a naturalized citizen. Some of the requirements are:
- You must be physically present in the United States;
- Have permanent resident status for five years or more, although there are limited circumstances in which three years will be required;
- Continuous residency in the country for five years and in your respective state for three months;
- Understand the basics of United States civics, which includes governmental structure and history;
- Be able to read, write, and speak English at a basic level;
- Show good moral character; and
- Show that you believe in the United States Constitutional principles and ideals.
What is the Process for United States Citizenship?
In order to become a citizen, you have to go through a rigorous process, it is not something that happens overnight. Some of the steps you need to complete include:
- Submit your application for naturalization;
- Schedule a biometrics appointment where you will submit fingerprints and undergo a criminal background check;
- Attend an interview with the USCIS to discuss the information on your application and your background;
- Pass an English test and the U.S. civics test;
- Wait for approval from the USCIS;
- Take an Oath of Allegiance to the United States; and
- Understand your new rights and responsibilities as a new United States citizen.
Retaining an Illinois Citizenship Attorney
Do not mistakenly assume that just because you have no criminal record, obtaining U.S. citizenship is simple. There may be something minor in your past that you do not even remember that could hinder your chances. This is one of the reasons why it is so important to meet with a Grand Rapids citizenship lawyer before you start the process. We can help you try to overcome blemishes on your record, allegations of domestic abuse, and any other legal issues because lying on your application could have catastrophic results.
At the law office of Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, we can help guide you through the process so that it goes as smoothly as possible. Contact our Chicago office today to schedule a consultation.
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Matthew Kriezelman, first of all, thank you very much; you and your team are the best immigration lawyers in Chicago. I had a great experience—your professionalism was outstanding, and you were always there whenever needed. I give you five stars for the wonderful work you and your team did. Thanks again.
We would like to take a moment to sincerely thank Khiabett for her exceptional work and dedication in handling my husband’s removal proceedings case. We also want to thank Agata for her great communication during the gathering of all documents. Khiabett, we are incredibly grateful for your expertise, guidance, and persistence throughout the entire process. I can't thank you enough for your empathy and for standing by me during such…
I used their services for my case, and everything went smoothly. Rafael and Matthew are very knowledgeable and helpful, and answered all my questions. I highly recommend them!
I have used their services since 2022, and my experience was great. My own case was successfully finished this year. I want to say Matt and Raf were of great help throughout, and also Jennifer, who attended the interview with me. I would highly recommend their services.
Mr. Jeffery and Mr. Kevin Racia were the attorneys handling a complex immigration case of mine. On the assurance of both attorneys that the case is going to be presented in a systematic way, I went ahead with confidence. I was able to become a legal permanent resident. I highly recommend Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC for all your immigration needs.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to the remarkable team of Khiabett Osuna, Brittani Rivera, and Rafael Rodriguez, who were responsible for the successful release from detention of one of our parishioners, husband and father of four, after over 10 weeks of incarceration. From his detention to the payment of his bail and from Immigration Court to his reunion with his family, there were blessings aplenty made possible through the…
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my attorney, Brittni Rivera, for her professionalism and support during a very difficult time. I was in detention for 6 months, and thanks to her hard work and filing a habeas corpus petition, I was finally released. In addition, when I was released, ICE did not return my documents. Brittni did not ignore this issue — she took action and successfully…
My aunt was recently detained by ICE and sent to El Paso, Texas to the East Montana Detention Facility. This place is essentially a prison in the middle of the desert, and the majority of the detainees here get deported. My family and I interviewed a dozen immigration attorneys around the country to help my aunt, and we decided to hire Kevin Raica, an attorney with Kriezelman Burton and Associates.…
Our case was very difficult, and at times it felt like there was no way out. My wife was detained for a long period of time, and it was an extremely challenging experience for our family. Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC truly changed our situation. I would especially like to thank our attorney, Brittni Rivera, as well as Natalia. They were attentive, honest, and always ready to help. It was…
I cannot recommend Kevin Raica highly enough. He helped me successfully obtain my U.S. green card, and the entire process was smooth and stress-free because of his expertise and dedication. From start to finish, Kevin was professional, organized, and extremely knowledgeable about immigration law. He made sure every document was prepared correctly and took the time to explain each step clearly. Anytime I had questions, he responded promptly and made…
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