Long Beach Citizenship Lawyer

Immigration Attorney for Long Beach, Bellflower, San Pedro, Norwalk, Torrance, and North Orange County

People who are not born in the United States may become citizens through a naturalization process. Most people who take part in naturalization do so to obtain permission to legally live and work here. The benefits to obtaining citizenship in the U.S. include being able to partake in the many job and educational opportunities, access to government services, and an increased ability to sponsor relatives living abroad. Admitting new citizens falls under the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security.

Long Beach immigration attorney Angela Novas McGill represents clients in their application for citizenship whether it’s a simple application without issues to applications where the client has an old criminal conviction. In some cases, Ms. McGill has determined that a client in deportation court due to a criminal conviction was not deportable due to citizenship derived from a parent.  As an immigration specialist, attorney McGill is well-versed in all facets of immigration law and has focused on immigration cases for many years. Her experience and status as a Specialist put her legal services at an outstanding level. She and her staff speak fluent Spanish and English.

U.S. Citizenship

Individuals who wish to apply for citizenship must pass certain requirements. An applicant for citizenship must be at least eighteen years old and a legal permanent resident. Just before applying, the applicant must have been in the county for at least 30 months out of the previous five years. Applicants must be of good moral character, must be willing to support the United States and the Constitution, must be able to read, write, speak, and understand basic and ordinary English words, and must have a basic understanding of U.S. history and certain principles of the government.

Legal Assistance with the Naturalization Process

Each step of the naturalization process requires a thorough understanding and preparation. It is advisable to have the guidance of an immigration lawyer in order to successfully complete the naturalization process.

For help becoming a citizen of the U.S. contact Long Beach immigration specialist attorney Angela Novas McGill today!