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Applying for U.S. citizenship through naturalization involves meeting several eligibility requirements. Certain issues involving your immigration history, time in the United States, criminal record, or tax filings could create complications with your application. In this video, Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers discusses seven potential pitfalls that may affect a naturalization application.
In this video, you will learn:
If you are preparing to apply for U.S. citizenship, reviewing your immigration history and eligibility before submitting your application can help identify potential issues. Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers can help you understand the naturalization process and address questions about your eligibility.
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00:00 – Introduction: 7 Potential Naturalization Pitfalls
00:10 – Pitfall #1: Age Requirement
00:20 – Pitfall #2: Issues With Your Green Card
00:30 – Pitfall #3: Legal Entry Into the United States
00:40 – Pitfall #4: Continuous Residence
00:50 – Pitfall #5: Physical Presence
01:00 – Pitfall #6: Criminal Arrests or Convictions
01:10 – Pitfall #7: Tax Returns Filed as a Nonresident
01:20 – Questions About Naturalization
01:25 – Contact Godoy Law Office
In this video we’re going to discuss seven potential pitfalls to your naturalization application. Number one, filing a citizenship application when you are not 18 years old. Number two, any issues with how you obtained your green card. Number three, any issues dealing with your legal entry into the United States. Number four, maintaining continuous residence. That’s something that affects people who have extended absences which brings us to number five, which is your physical presence here in the United States. Number six, any criminal arrests or convictions that are on your record, and number seven, tax return filings where you have filed as a non-resident. Now, if you are filing for citizenship and have any questions, call us for a consultation.
