On Monday, June 5, 2000, leading immigration
attorney Carl Shusterman hosted a chat on our site. Here is the FAQ Style Racap of:
Naturalization: Helpful Hints on
Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Question
#1: I have my green card already. What do I need to do to get citizenship
now?
Carl Shusterman's
Answer
Question #2: Is there any likelihood at all
that INS will reduce the waiting period for LPRs from 5 years before being eligible for
naturalization?
Carl Shusterman's
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Question #3: How long does it take from time
you apply for citizenship to time you actually get it?
Carl Shusterman's
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Question #4: What constitutes
"continuous residency" for the purpose of
naturalization?
Carl Shusterman's
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Question #5: I missed my
naturalization appointment. How long will it take to get another one?
Carl Shusterman's
Answer
Question #6: I got a traffic ticket for
speeding, do I have to tell INS about that in a citizenship interview?
Carl Shusterman's
Answer
Question #7: If I was arrested, but not
convicted, what are the chances of getting citizenship?
Carl Shusterman's
Answer
Question #8: If a child is born in China to
one US citizen and one green card holder, does the child have citizenship?
Carl Shusterman's
Answer
Question #9: I have heard that you can apply
for your citizenship 90 days prior to your 5 years residency. Is that true?
Carl Shusterman's Answer
Question #10: Is the move from LPR to
citizen fairly straight forward? That is, assuming you are not a criminal and have
satisfied the residency requirements etc..., is it all but a formality?
Question #11: What is required to show 3
months residence in a district to apply for residency there?
Carl Shusterman's
Answer
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