Immigrants who hold a green card or visa may be highly motivated to become a U.S. citizen. The process is long and complicated. Completing it successfully is likely to require the guidance of a qualified immigration lawyer in Miami. The practitioners at Almeyda Law, P.A. have helped dozens of immigrants realize their dream of becoming an American citizen. They may be able to help you too.

Becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen is not easy, but it is a worthwhile goal. This is because it has benefits for the immigrant, their family and even their employer. These advantages may include:

• The ability to travel without restrictions to other foreign countries;
• The right to vote in local, state and federal government elections;
• The power to sponsor relatives who also want to immigrate to America; and
• The ability to seek alternative employment without restrictions.

However, an immigrant who wants to become a naturalized citizen must meet certain requirements. These qualifications include:

• Five years’ minimum lawful residence in the U.S.;
• Must be 18 years of age or have been adopted by a U.S. citizen;
• Able to write, read and speak English;
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the U.S. government and the history of the country;
• Good moral character; and
• Demonstrate a favorable attitude toward America.

Meeting all of these requirements is not easy. Moreover, U.S. Customs and Immigration and other government departments rely on complex documents and deadlines. If an applicant for citizenship provides incorrect information, fails to supply necessary data or misses a deadline, then the process will become even more difficult.

It is advisable to seek the help of a skilled Miami immigration attorney who has already assisted many immigrants navigate their way to naturalized citizenship. Without this assistance, it is only too easy for applicants to spend years mired in the process with little progress to show for it.

Almeyda Law, P.A. may be able to remove some of your obstacles to citizenship by helping you with paperwork and ensuring that you understand the next steps in the process. With their assistance, many immigrants have been able to achieve their dream of U.S. citizenship without encountering many of the pitfalls that are common to the process.

Call Almeyda Law, P.A. today at (305) 914-3714 to schedule a free consultation about citizenship and naturalization in Florida. Their skill and knowledge in this complex area will provide you with the guidance you need to start the process or overcome the challenges that you are facing on the road to citizenship.