What are the Benefits of U.S. Citizenship?
A U.S. citizen has many constitutional rights as compared to residents with green cards or temporary visas. However, getting U.S. citizenship is not an easy process. There are many eligibility factors that decide if a person can apply for United States citizenship. Although it is possible to successfully become a naturalized U.S. citizen, most people can use the help of an experienced immigration attorney to help them understand and meet all of the criteria.
Criteria for citizenship
An immigrant applying for U.S. citizenship must be a resident for five years, have a clean criminal record, and pass the citizenship test conducted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Moreover, the applicant must pass the test using English language. But there are some exceptions based on the applicant's age and the amount of time the applicant has stayed in U.S. There are many additional requirements as well.
The benefits of citizenship
An experienced immigration lawyer can assist you with the citizenship application process so you can enjoy the following rights after you become a citizen of United States:
- Hold a government job
- Hold a public office
- Rights to vote
- Receive government benefits
- Live and work permanently in U.S.
- Sponsor family members to immigrate to the United States
- Hold a U.S. passport
To know more about the process and benefits of U.S. citizenship, contact one of the well-known immigration lawyers in Philadelphia who has experience in handling immigration cases in U.S.
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