Brooklyn Citizenship Lawyer 

Gaining full citizenship in the United States offers tremendous benefits for immigrants and their families. There is the personal security that comes from not having to renew a green card. Citizens get access to different government programs, including loan assistance for college tuition. And a naturalized, U.S. citizen is able to vote in elections and participate in the political process. Our Brooklyn citizenship lawyer can help prospective citizens at each step of the application process. 

Located in Brooklyn, Devon King Law Firm, PLLC also serves the boroughs of Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Long Island and all 50 states nationwide. We offer personal consultations and payment plans. Call today at (718) 569-8122 or fill out our online contact form and let’s arrange an initial meeting. 

Brooklyn Citizenship Application Process

Anyone that applies for citizenship must be at least 18 years old. They will have to pass an English test that will reflect a basic grasp of the English language. A civics test will focus on the knowledge of basic principles of U.S. history, government, and its Constitution. 

An applicant must also meet the more arbitrary criteria of having good moral character. To that end, our Brooklyn citizenship attorney can provide counsel if there is a criminal record in the applicant’s past. Everyone makes mistakes and a previous record will not automatically discount an applicant from citizenship. It depends on the nature of the offense in question.

Obtaining a green card is a common first step on the path to naturalization. Once an immigrant has held their green card for five years, they can apply for citizenship. That period can be shortened to three years if they are married to a U.S. citizen. Other reasons, such as serving in the United States military, may also get that five-year period shortened. 

The N-400 form is the application used to apply for citizenship. One part of the process will be an interview. One of the many advantages of having our experienced lawyer on hand, is that legal counsel can be present during the interview, to help the applicant and protect their rights. 

Call Devon King Law Firm, PLLC today for a personal consultation. We’re available at (718) 569-8122 or right here online. 

Visa Options for Temporary U.S. Residence

• Non-Immigrant Visas: Someone may be seeking to come into the U.S. for a specific, temporary reason. One example might be the employee of an international company being temporarily transferred. The need for medical treatment might be another. A non-immigrant visa is available to people in these situations. 
• Foreign Investor Visa: The EB-5 petition can be used by people who have investment funds that they want to use in the United States. The general minimum standard is a $1 million investment that will create at least 10 full-time jobs. There are certain Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs) that have high unemployment, where an investment of $500,000 can be sufficient to qualify. 
• DACA: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is aimed at protecting undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children from being deported, and offers them work authorization. 

Your Trusted Brooklyn Citizenship Attorney

Attorney Devon King knows firsthand what people going through the citizenship process or seeking temporary status are dealing with. Attorney King has been there himself, as a Caribbean immigrant. Devon King Law Firm, PLLC is here to support the aspirations of those seeking to live and work in the United States and provide real security for them and their families. 

We offer personal consultations and payment plans. Call Devon King Law Firm, PLLC at (718) 569-8122 or contact us online today.