Naples Immigration Lawyer Guiding You Through Your Immigration Journey

Although becoming a United States citizen is a long process, there are many benefits that make it worth it in the end. As a U.S. citizen, you can file petitions to obtain permanent resident status for your immediate relatives and siblings. You can also live in the United States permanently, enjoy the right to vote, and get a United States passport. If you need help applying for citizenship, reach out to an immigration attorney today.

Naturalization is the process of receiving the nationality of a country after birth. If you are a permanent resident and have lived in the United States for at least five years, you may be eligible for naturalization. You must also be at least 18 years old, have "good moral character," and read, write, and speak English. If you meet all the requirements of naturalization, you can start the application process and take the naturalization test before taking the Oath of Allegiance.

There are two non-immigrant visa categories for students who wish to live and study in the United States. The F visa allows non-immigrants to pursue academic studies, while the M visa allows non-immigrants to pursue non-academic or vocational programs. Before applying for either visa, you must apply to the school you want to attend in the United States. All schools must be approved by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and you must remain enrolled as a full-time student while you live in the U.S.

Sponsoring a relative means being financially responsible for them after they immigrate to the United States. To be eligible for sponsorship, you must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident. You must also prove that you can support your relative by showing proof of income that is 125% above the poverty line. If you are a permanent resident, you can sponsor your spouse or children. If you are a citizen, you can sponsor your spouse, unmarried children, siblings, or parents.

If you'd like to live and work in the United States, you can get sponsorship through your employer. There are four different types of visas you can apply for as an employee. In most cases, your employer will file a petition for you to start the application process. EB-1 visas are for priority workers, EB-2 visas are for professionals with advanced degrees, EB-3 visas are for skilled or professional workers with bachelor's degrees, and EB-4 visas are for religious workers. If you need assistance with the visa application process, reach out to our law firm today.