U.S. Citizenship
Citizenship/Naturalization
The Constitution and laws of the United States give many rights to both citizens and non-citizens living in the United States. However, some rights are only for citizens, therefore the benefits to becoming a citizen are:
- Voting. Only U.S. citizens can vote in Federal elections.
- Bringing family members to the United States. Citizens generally get priority when petitioning to bring family members permanently to this country.
- Obtaining citizenship for children born abroad. In most cases, a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen is automatically a U.S. citizen.
- Traveling with a U.S. passport. A U.S. passport allows you to get assistance from the U.S. government when overseas.
- Becoming eligible for Federal jobs. Most jobs with government agencies require U.S. citizenship.
- Becoming an elected official. Many elected offices in this country require U.S. citizenship.
- Showing your patriotism. In addition, becoming a U.S. citizen is a way to demonstrate your commitment to your new country.
The above list does not include all of the benefits of citizenship, only some of the more important ones. The law firm of POBJECKY& POBJECKY, LLP looks forward to assisting you and your family with your naturalization process so that you may achieve all of the benefits citizenship in this great nation provides.
The Naturalization Process
Representation in Deportation/Removal Proceedings
Just because you have received the dreaded Notice To Appear before a judge immigration court does not mean that your only option is to leave the United States. The experienced attorneys of POBJECKY & POBJECKY, LLP can assist you in seeking the following relief in Immigration Court.
- Cancellation of Removal. A non-permanent resident, who is inadmissible or deportable from the United States may receive a cancellation of removal and adjustment of status if the following criteria is met:
- 1. You have been physically present in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 10 years immediately preceding the date of such application;
- 2. You are a person of good moral character during such period;
- 3. You have not been convicted of an offense under section 212(a)(2),
237(a)(2), or 237(a)(3) of the Immigration & Nationality Act, and - 4. You can establishes that removal would result in exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to your spouse, parent, or child, who is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
- Asylum/Withholding of Removal. In order to qualify for asylum, you must establish that you are a refugee who is unable or unwilling to return your country of nationality because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion. This means that you must establish that race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion was or will be at least one central reason for your persecution or why you fear persecution. If you are granted asylum, you and any eligible spouse or child included in your application will be permitted to remain and work in the United States and may eventually adjust to lawful permanent resident status.
Your asylum application is also considered to be an application for withholding of removal under section 241(b)(3) and may also be considered an application for withholding of removal under the Convention Against Torture. Even if your asylum is not granted, you may still be eligible for withholding of removal. - Voluntary Departure. The Attorney General may permit you to voluntarily depart the United States at your own expense instead of being subject to proceedings under section 240 or prior to the completion of such proceedings. This relief allows you to depart voluntarily under your own terms within up to 120 days.
Relief is also available for victims of domestic violence, crimes and trafficking. Please call our office for a consultation so that we may analyze your case and effectively assist you with your immigration needs.