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• Law Offices of Patricia S. Depew

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  Austin, TX
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  Encino, CA
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Naturalization Information: The Making of an American

Am I eligible for naturalization?

If you’re over 18 the eligibility requirements below apply. Note that there are waivers and exceptions for children for which you must consult with your immigration naturalization attorney.

Age
Applicants must be at least 18 years old

Residency
An applicant must have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. Lawfully admitted for permanent residence means having been legally accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant in accordance with the immigration laws. Individuals who have been lawfully admitted as permanent residents will be asked to produce an I-551, Alien Registration Receipt Card, as proof of their status.

Residence and Physical Presence
An applicant, immediately preceding the filing of the application, must have been:

• Lawfully admitted for permanent residence (see preceding section)
  Resided continuously as a lawful permanent resident in the U.S. for at least 5 years prior to filing with no single absence from the United States of more than one year
  
• Physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the previous five years (absences of more than six months but less than one year shall disrupt the applicant's continuity of residence unless the applicant can establish that he or she did not abandon his or her residence during such period)
  
• Resided within a state or district for at least three months

If you have questions regarding any of these immigration law issues, see our FAQ's page and/or seek out an labor certification attorney (lawyer) in your area for help.

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