Who can apply?

To be eligible for the IR5 visa, there are some criteria which both the US citizen and their parent must fulfil, as below:

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have financial stability to support their parents until they start working.
• Live in the US and have a valid US address.
• The parent must be from a foreign country.
• The US citizen and their parents must prove their relationship through a valid birth certificate.

Requirements:

Generally, you can submit an application to become a US citizen if you are at least 18 years old and you:

• have been a permanent resident of the United States for five years; or
• are married to a U.S. citizen for at least three years; or
• are currently serving in the US military.

If you are a U.S. citizen who has a child that was born outside of the U.S. and currently lives in a foreign country, your child may also be qualified for naturalization.

Additionally, you must satisfy the following requirements:

• Satisfy physical presence requirements.
• Evidence of good moral character;
• Demonstrate knowledge and attachment to the U.S. Constitution; and
• Ability to read and write basic English; and
• Demonstrate knowledge of U.S. history and government.

The USCIS provides an in-depth naturalization eligibility worksheet to help you conclude if you are qualified for citizenship both mentally and legally. If you have a question about any of the items on the worksheet, an experienced citizenship lawyer can help guide you through the process.

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Process:

Although the application process is complex, here’s a brief outline of how it works:

• First, complete the citizenship application or N-400 form and send it to USCIS along with a copy of your green card, the required photos and a check for the processing fees. (Contact a citizenship attorney for help filing.)
• Next, you’ll be required to attend the in-person interview. Depending on the backlog this could take several months to schedule. This interview will test your basic understanding of U.S. history and proficiency of English as well as your background and dedication to the United States.
• From there you will have to set an appointment for biometrics at a local USCIS office. You will also take a U.S. Oath of Allegiance to demonstrate your commitment to being an American citizen.

• Your biometrics are an important part of the naturalization process and not following the instructions concerning your appointment carefully can result in a delay in your citizenship.
• It begins with including two passport-sized profile photographs and completed fingerprint cards with your N-400 form at the time of filing. At the time of the appointment, you need to bring the appointment notice as well as a valid form of photo ID. The USCIS has resources to help you prepare for your biometrics appointment.

• Many clients distress about the English and Civics questions within the citizenship test. The purpose of the test is to evaluate the applicant’s understanding of United States history, politics, and influential government documents such as the Constitution. The USCIS provides a “Guide to Naturalization” which allows applicants to have an idea of what the test will be like. Applicants are then obligated to take an oath of allegiance. If you have a mental or physical disability, you will not be required to complete the oath. This exemption also applies to applicants who are underage.

• There are several issues that can complicate the naturalization process such as prior criminal issues, tax fraud, expired visas, deportation defense claims, expatriate declarations etc. It’s strongly recommended that you seek guidance from an experienced citizenship lawyer if any of these factors applies to your citizenship application. To learn more about how we can help you become a naturalized U.S. Citizen, contact our experienced attorneys for an immigration consultation.

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