Citizenship
Some of the benefits of becoming a United States citizen are:
- Voting
- Bringing family members to the United States
- Obtaining citizenship for children born abroad
- Traveling with a United States passport and receiving assistant from the U.S. government while abroad
- Becoming eligible for Federal jobs
- Becoming eligible to be an elected official
Being a United States citizen is a privilege that offers many rights, but it also requires that you show a commitment to the United States and loyalty to its Constitution. During the process of becoming a United States citizen, you are required to show knowledge of the English language and of the history of the country. See our “Naturalization Test” page for study materials and a description of the test.
People who are born in the United States or in certain territories of the United States are citizens at birth. People who are born outside of the United States, but whose parents are citizens and meet other requirements are also citizens at birth.
You may become a citizen of the United States through your parents, if they are United States citizens, or you may become a citizen through naturalization. Many green card holders will qualify to apply for citizenship through naturalization a few years after becoming a permanent resident.
At Cohen & Forman we are committed to helping our clients attain this great privilege. Whether you are a permanent resident or have parents who are United States citizens, we can help you in the citizenship process. Contact us for a consultation today and one of our experienced attorneys will get you started on the journey to become a United States citizen!
