Why should I have VISANOW prepare my U.S. citizenship application for me?

As with all immigration applications, it is essential that your application is expertly prepared and you are ready for your final interview. The VISANOW-retained attorneys and accommodating customer support team will ensure that the citizenship process goes smoothly for you.

When does my time as a legal permanent resident begin for the purpose of naturalization?

Your green card should have a "resident since" date written on it. That is the date when you became a lawful permanent resident according to the USCIS.

Whether your initial green card status was conditional (marriage-based) or not has no effect on your wait time for U.S. citizenship. The date on your green card should tell you exactly when your legal permanent residence began.

I am applying for my U.S. citizenship and I have a child under the age of 18. Do I need to file a separate application for my child?

Children under 18 automatically become U.S. citizens once their parent obtains his or her U.S. citizenship. However, if you wish your child to take advantage of this provision, a separate application for a certificate of U.S. citizenship will have to be submitted on behalf of the child.

What is dual citizenship and am I eligible for it?

If you have become a naturalized U.S. citizen, it does not mean that you automatically relinquish your citizenship in your native country — it simply means that you are now a citizen of two countries. This concept is known as dual citizenship or dual nationality. The U.S. does allow dual citizenship, but it does not encourage dual citizenship because of the problems it may cause. Even though the U.S. allows dual citizenship, your native country may not.

How long is the U.S. citizenship processing time?

On average, the processing time for U.S. naturalization is between 6-12 months, but the time will depend on how quickly your local office is processing applications.