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Citizenship & Naturalization

Citizenship & Naturalization Professionals in Atlanta, GA

The United States allows foreign-born individuals to become U.S. citizens through a process called naturalization. Anyone who completes the naturalization process is entitled to the same rights and privileges as a natural-born U.S. citizen. These include the right to vote and run for office, the right to live and work in the U.S., and the right to travel internationally. U.S. citizens may also sponsor members of their immediate families who live elsewhere for permanent residence. The Shpigler Law Firm LLC has helped many individuals successfully navigate the process of citizenship and naturalization in Atlanta, GA and throughout the United States. Let us help you too. Contact us now for more information about U.S. citizenship.

Primary Requirements for Becoming a U.S. Citizen:

  • You must be at least 18 years old.
  • You must have been a permanent resident (green card holder) for at least five years (three years if you obtained your green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen).
  • You must have five years of continuous residence in the U.S. (three years if you received your green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen).
  • You must be physically present in the U.S. for at least half the five years preceding the filing of your application. If you obtained your green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen, then you only need to be physically present in the U.S. for half of the three years preceding the filing of your application.
  • You must have lived within the state or USCIS district for at least three months just prior to filing your application.
  • You must be a person of good moral character.
  • You must be able to read, write, and speak English, have knowledge of American history and civics, and be loyal to the principles of the U.S. Constitution.
There are special rules for certain individuals, including those green card holders who have served in the U.S. armed forces. In addition, some foreign-born individuals may obtain citizenship through their parents.