United States Citizenship

 

Generally, there are three ways to become a United States citizen: by being born in the United States, by having one or two American parents, or by naturalization. 

 

Citizenship by Birth

• A person automatically becomes a United States citizen if he is born in the United States

 

Citizenship by Parents

• If one or both parents of a person are United States citizens, that person might be eligible to become a United States citizen.  The rules to determine whether a child of an American parent is a citizen are complex, so we suggest you contact us so that we may guide you.

 

Citizenship by Naturalization

• You have been a legal resident of the U.S. for 3 years and you obtained your residency through your US citizen spouse, or you have been a legal resident for 5 years and you obtained your residency through any other means, and

• You are at least 18 years old, and

• Lived in a particular state for at least 3 months before applying for citizenship, and

• Lived in the U.S. from the time you file an application for citizenship, until you are naturalized, and

• Know English and pass a test on basic U.S. history, and

• Have good moral character, and

• Take an oath

 

Please contact our team of skilled lawyers with offices in the United States and Colombia if you would like assistance with your citizenship petition.