The process of applying for U.S. citizenship is referred to as naturalization and there are numerous guidelines that dictate the procedure.
Massachusetts Naturalization Attorneys
The knowledgeable counsel we provide can be very comforting to people who are trying to understand the criteria for becoming a U.S. citizen.
Application generally requires people to be:
- A person of good moral character who is over the age of 18
- A permanent U.S. resident for at least five years (marriage to a U.S. citizen may reduce that time period, depending upon circumstances)
- Living in the U.S. for at least half of those five years, with no extended overseas visits (marriage to a U.S. citizen may reduce that time period, depending upon circumstances)
- Living for at least three months in the state where the petition is filed
- Living in the U.S. continuously from the date of application to the admission to citizenship
- Able to read and write elementary level English (exceptions apply for certain permanent residents over the age of 50, who have been residents for 20 years and 55, who have been residents for 15 years)
- Familiar with the basic system of the U.S. government and U.S. history (exceptions apply for certain permanent residents over the age of 65 and have been residents for 20 years)
Our Boston citizenship attorneys can explain any exceptions that may apply to your situation. We are a boutique firm dedicated to personal service and have become well-known for taking the time necessary to listen to people's concerns. We answer questions and give people the information they need, so they can make informed decisions about complex issues.
We are proud of our reputation as lawyers who represent clients with unique circumstances and issues, such as criminal charges, that can affect their immigration status.
Contact Genzale & Haven, LLP
We invite you to contact us online or call our office at 617-849-7285 to schedule an appointment with one of our Boston immigration attorneys. Your initial consultation is without cost or obligation. We serve clients around the globe from our office in Boston, Massachusetts.
Our Location
Located in the heart of downtown Boston at the foot of Beacon Hill, our office is just minutes away from the Boston Commons, John F. Kennedy Federal Building and the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse. We are easily accessible by public transportation. Our attorneys speak Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
