Citizenship
There are four basic methods of obtaining United States citizenship:
- Birth in the United States or to U.S. citizen parents
- Legal adoption as a minor by U.S. citizen parents
- Derivative citizenship from U.S. citizen grandparents
- Application for Naturalization based on 3-5 years as a legal permanent resident
- For more information on obtaining United States citizenship, contact our law firm.
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The Process of Naturalization
The Process of Naturalization September 27, 2013 – Phoenix, Arizona What advantages are there to becoming a citizen? First, as a citizen you are allowed to participate in the political process. You are allowed to vote. You are also allowed…
I adopted my brother in Mexico 10 years ago, after my parents could no longer take care of him. We are living in the United States now. How can I get him a green card?
I adopted my brother in Mexico 10 years ago, after my parents could no longer take care of him. We are living in the United States now. How can I get him a green card? November 26, 2013 – Mesa,…
Mesa Arizona Immigration Lawyer
Gunderson, Denton & Peterson has split to focus on our respective areas of practice. For Estate and Immigration law, please call Gunderson Law Group at (480) 750-7337. For Business & Litigation, please call Denton Peterson at 480-325-9900 Mesa Arizona Immigration…
What are the requirements to become a US citizen?
What are the requirements to become a US citizen? September 11, 2013 – Mesa, Arizona First, before you are eligible to become a citizen, you must either: 1. Be a permanent resident for 5 years; or 2. Be a permanent…