1. You get to vote!
Only US Citizens are allowed to vote, we need your vote. Become a citizen already!
2. The price is won't get any lower
The fees charged for naturalization applications have consistently increased over the years and they will likely increase again. So why not do it now, before fees increase again? USCIS currently charges $725, by no means is this cheap, however considering the benefits that come with citizenship, it's worth it. Also, remember there is a fee waiver that you can apply for, which, if you qualify waives the filing fee entirely. Now there is also an opportunity to partially waive the fees depending on your income.
3. The Immigration benefits
a. US Citizens are not deportable... Legal Permanent residents can be.
b. US Citizens can sponsor their immediate relatives without waiting for a visa to be available...A Legal Permanent residents' relatives must wait in line for a visa to be available, this wait can sometimes take years or decades.
c. US Citizens can travel out of the US without restriction and can live outside if the US if they wish. Legal Permanent residents risk abandoning their residency if they've stayed out of the country too long.
d. As a Legal Permanent Resident you must renew your green card every 10 years. A US Citizen doesn't have to renew, pay or do anything to maintain their citizenship.
e. A US Citizen can sponsor the following relatives: Spouse, Fiance, Children of any age, whether married or not, Parents and Siblings....A Legal Resident can sponsor their spouse and unmarried children only.
So, if you have been a legal permanent resident for 5 years (3 yrs if married to a US Citizen), have no criminal history, continuous presence in the US, good moral character and know basic English and US Civics, apply for your citizenship already.
b. US Citizens can sponsor their immediate relatives without waiting for a visa to be available...A Legal Permanent residents' relatives must wait in line for a visa to be available, this wait can sometimes take years or decades.
c. US Citizens can travel out of the US without restriction and can live outside if the US if they wish. Legal Permanent residents risk abandoning their residency if they've stayed out of the country too long.
d. As a Legal Permanent Resident you must renew your green card every 10 years. A US Citizen doesn't have to renew, pay or do anything to maintain their citizenship.
e. A US Citizen can sponsor the following relatives: Spouse, Fiance, Children of any age, whether married or not, Parents and Siblings....A Legal Resident can sponsor their spouse and unmarried children only.
So, if you have been a legal permanent resident for 5 years (3 yrs if married to a US Citizen), have no criminal history, continuous presence in the US, good moral character and know basic English and US Civics, apply for your citizenship already.
Salinas Immigration
Law Office of Magnolia Zarraga
831-757-4615
Law Office of Magnolia Zarraga
831-757-4615
