Become a U.S. Citizen
There are 3 ways to obtain U.S. citizenship:
- By birth. One is automatically a U.S. citizen if born in the United states or if born abroad to one U.S. citizen parent if certain conditions apply;
- Meeting the requirements of the Child Citizenship Act. child may automatically become a citizen but obtaining a citizenship certificate is recommended.
- A process in which non-citizens can become U.S. citizens.
One may qualify for naturalization of he or she has been a permanent resident (green card) for 5 years or if he or she has been a permanent resident for 3 years is a spouse of a U.S. Citizen.
To become a U.S. citizen one must be 18 years old, show good moral character, meet residency requirements, be able to read and write English and pass an American civics test.
The naturalization attorneys at the PD Law Firm, P.A. can guide you through the residency and good moral character requirements and help you be ready for the civics test.
Please contact us at (407) 490-0696 or using the form on the right for a consultation to discuss naturalization or citizenship.