Citizenship in the United States
Citizens of the United States can live and work in the U.S. permanently and will be protected from losing their status if they pursue extensive traveling abroad. Other benefits of obtaining citizenship include the ability to vote in U.S. elections and petitioning for permanent residency for relatives. Contact our firm for representation through the process.
Citizenship can be achieved in one of the following ways:
- Birth
- Derivation
- Naturalization
Assistance from a Houston Citizenship Attorney
Citizenship can be pursued after you have a green card and have received lawful permanent resident status in the country. Our firm's immigration lawyers in Houston can help you apply for naturalization as a lawful permanent resident. We have experience handling a range of immigration issues and can help you navigate your unique situation.
To prove eligibility for naturalization, you must:
- Be a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. for 6 years or 3 years if married to a citizen
- Be physically present in the U.S. for more than 50% of the required residency period
- Be a person of good moral character
- Take an oath of loyalty to the U.S.
- Be able to speak, read, and write simple phrases in the English language
- Pass a test in U.S. history and government
At Rodriguez Law Office, we can help you achieve your goals and determine eligibility for citizenship. We can guide our clients through all aspects of planning for future naturalization, fulfilling necessary requirements to become eligible, and completing each step of the process.
Many complexities can arise during the process, and we can help you overcome each one. Do not hesitate to call a Houston citizenship lawyer at the Rodriguez Law Office for the quality legal guidance you need from our firm. You can benefit from the outstanding services we offer!
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After being in the United States for over 5 years with no legal status, I had the fortune of meeting Ms. Rodriguez and she helped me to obtain legal permanent residence in only 7 months! I don't know if this is normal, but she was very kind to me throughout the process. Also, she never got tired of explaining things to me over and over again, and she has a way of calming her clients so that they don't stress too much about their immigration case. Overall, I must say that Ms. Rodriguez is very intelligent, very dedicated, and will do whatever she can to help all of her clients. She has a great heart, which is not very common for a lawyer, and she truly understands the adversity and the fear of many immigrants like me of having to go back to their home country. I would recommend Ms. Rodriguez without hesitation.- Jose
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- D.F.
Great experience with a 100% positive outcome. Rebekah Rodriguez and her firm are very caring and knowledgeable and walked us through the entire citizenship process. I highly recommend!
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I needed help finding an address to mail off my I212 form and in just a few quick minutes, Ms. Rodriguez was able to help me out! Thank you so very much!- Mary Sanchez
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Rebecca is a great person and the best immigration lawyer. She not only helps you but follows up on you after she has done her job. She helped me so much even helped me find another great lawyer for a different case. Thank you Rebecca, I'd be lost without you.- Jessica
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- O.S.
Great job!! Muy Buena Abogada la recomiendo 100% pueden confiar el la Abogada Rodriguez!!!
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- S.M.
Siempre estaremos agradecidos mi esposo y yo con la abogada Rebekah Rodríguez, fue demasiado profesional, el proceso que yo traía parecía difícil y largo y con ella todo fue rápido y fácil. En menos de 5 meses me cambió la vida! Gracias por ayudarnos en todo.
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Exelente servicio,amabilidad espléndida.- Silvia
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- Tom
Rebekah did a wonderful job! We were very close in the process to be approved for our green card but then the news came, we were denied because not delivering the correct RFE. She was immediately sure there was a mistake made and started her investigation. In 3 weeks, she turned our case from denial to having our green cards in the mail. couldn't be happier! Thanks Rebekah!