New York City Citizenship Attorney
The Law Office of Evelyn Tossas Tucker provides immigration naturalization service in New York City for immigrants wishing to become U.S. citizens. We offer comprehensive services based on each client's individual needs-whether you simply need legal advice, application review, or representation in deportation proceedings.
New York City immigration and naturalization
Permanent residents who meet eligibility requirements may apply for American citizenship in New York City. According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), eligibility requirements include that you:
- Are at least 18 years old
- Were a permanent U.S. resident with a green card for five years (or three years if married to a U.S. citizen)
- Maintained continuous U.S. permanent residence during the three or five years
- Have physical evidence of your residence in the United States
- Lived for three months in the state or USCIS district where applying for citizenship
- Are of good moral character-this includes filling out the form honestly and providing documentation regarding criminal activity
- Able to speak, read, and write basic English
- Have some knowledge of U.S. history and government
- Are willing to take the U.S. Oath of Allegiance
A Form N-400 is the form used for citizenship application in New York City and throughout the United States. After you submit your application, the USCIS office in your area schedules an appointment for you to be fingerprinted. The FBI investigates your criminal background.
Another appointment is scheduled for you to take the New York City citizenship test. When you take the citizenship test in New York City, a USCIS official interviews you, asks questions about your application, and also administers an oral and written test to examine your basic English skills and knowledge of U.S. history and government. Once you pass the test, you either receive an appointment to return or take the Oath of Allegiance the same day. The Oath of Allegiance is the last step that finalizes U.S. citizenship. Go here for more information about New York City immigration services.
New York City immigration deportation
For naturalization, seeking legal help is advised, especially if any factors exist that could result in deportation. USCIS officials conduct background checks and carefully examine information when someone is applying for citizenship. Factors that could lead to deportation include:
- Immigration fraud
- Marriage fraud
- Green card expiration
- Criminal convictions
- Membership in anti-American organizations
- Membership in anti-American organizations
Seek legal help from a New York City citizenship lawyer
More than 20 years of experience provides New York City citizenship attorney Evelyn Tossas Tucker with the knowledge and insight to resolve immigration problems. The path to U.S. citizenship can be long and requires meeting immigration regulations every step of the way.
Evelyn Tossas Tucker is highly experienced as a citizenship lawyer in New York City and can advise solutions such as eligibility waivers, political asylum, U visas, and other recourses.
Get legal help with New York City immigration naturalization
At the Law Offices of Evelyn Tossas Tucker, an experienced New York City Immigration lawyer can help you with what you need to know about citizenship and immigration in New York City. Call 888-317-5267 or contact us online today.