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Citizenship

We are a country of immigrants. The mix of cultures, ideas and talents are what have made us the envy of the world. It gives us our strength and our resilience. Join us.

Citizenship is the culmination of your immigration journey. Once you have been a permanent resident for five years, or three if you residency was based on marriage to a US citizen, you can apply to become a citizen. Requirements include good moral character, a basic understanding of our civics and a working knowledge of English. In some circumstances, primarily based on a handicap or age, these requirements can be waived. Let us guide you through this process.

Benefits of Citizenship

There are many benefits of being a citizen of the United States. While the US affords many rights to both citizens and non-citizens, some rights are reserved solely for American citizens, including*:

  • Voting: Only US Citizens can vote in Federal elections. Most states also restrict the right to vote, in most elections, to US citizens.
  • Bringing family members to the US: Citizens generally get priority when petitioning to bring family members permanently to this country.
  • Obtaining citizenship for children born abroad: In most cases, a child born abroad to a US citizen is automatically a US citizen
  • Traveling with a US passport: A US Passport allows you to get assistance from the US government when outside the United States
  • Becoming eligible for Federal jobs: Most jobs with government agencies require US citizenship.
  • Becoming an elected official: Many elected offices in this country require US citizenship.

*From A Guide to Naturalization, published by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services.        

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221 S. Hwy 69 South
Nederland, Texas 77627

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