Present all the bureaucratic papers and carry out the procedures required by the process to get US citizenship perhaps it may be very complete for many; However, the United States government highlights on its official website that it is not necessary to have a lawyer to complete the procedure.
American citizenship, which is delivered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), requires a series of forms necessary to carry out the corresponding procedure, which in many cases causes difficulties for citizens who want to access them.
Although it is normal for obstacles to appear along the way, from the official website of The USCIS highlights that it is not necessary to have a lawyer to carry out the process, and even Form N-400, Application for Naturalization can be delivered virtually. However, it is advisable to hire a professional to avoid later problems due to errors in the forms submitted or even in the procedures.
Although many people offer services to carry out the procedures required by the process, the USCIS warns that not all are professionals. Only attorneys and accredited representatives by the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) can provide legal advice regarding the citizenship application, explain the immigration alternatives and communicate with the aforementioned organization.
In case you need help to carry out the process and do not have the possibility of meeting the costs of legal advice, many communities offer citizenship and attendance classes for the naturalization process, which provide assistance in completing your application or provide referral services.
If, on the other hand, you wish to obtain legal advice to carry out the procedure, you must ensure that the lawyer is accredited and recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). In addition, he is not restricted or otherwise disqualified from practicing law, or is a representative accredited by the Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP) of the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Among the actions that a legal representative can help you with are: advising you on which forms to submit and when to submit them, explaining the immigration options you have, advising you on the correct documents and evidence to submit, assisting you in completing the immigration forms USCIS and communicate with the agency on your behalf.
Naturalization interview in the United States
Obtaining US citizenship means going one step further than having permanent residencyso USCIS employees will conduct a naturalization interview before completing the process.
During the interview, employees can take a civics test, the questions for which are published by USCIS in a list found in the Civics Test Updates section of its official website. Additionally, it is necessary to attend the naturalization interview with original documents, such as the original birth certificate and court-certified arrest reports, which are detailed on Form N-400.
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