Have you ever thought about why your US Citizenship application got rejected? Each year, more than thousands of people apply for it, and some applications are rejected due to simple errors. However, if you want your application to be accepted, you can hire an experienced immigration lawyer who will make you understand the entire process and what mistakes to avoid.
In this article, we will discuss the five common US Citizenship application mistakes to avoid. Let’s dive in.
Not Disclosing the Criminal Records
You should have a clean criminal record in order to get US Citizenship. If you think that not disclosing your criminal record will increase the chance of acceptance, well, this is a big mistake.
If your conviction was for a petty offense, it most likely falls within the ambit of the question requesting details or any arrest of the accusation of criminal wrongdoing. USCIS processes your fingerprints, and your interviewing officer will know if you have lied in your application.
Taking Long Trips Abroad
Most people don’t understand that they should be in their continuous residence in the United States to get US Citizenship. Trips lasting 180 days or more could mean you have agitated your home in the United States, and you may need to provide proof that you have taken steps to maintain your domicile during your trips.
Applying Too Early
If you have a green card for five years, you can apply for US Citizenship three months early before your fifth anniversary of permanent residence. If you have been married as a legal permanent resident for three years to a spouse who is a US citizen and has been for at least that amount of time, you may also ask for US citizenship after three years.
Sending the Wrong Amount of Application Fee, or Failing to Send it
According to the US government, applications submitted without the fee or with the wrong amount will be rejected.
Submitting a US Citizenship Application Before Meeting Specific Terms and Conditions
If you want to take the civic portion of your test in your native language, you must meet all the age and residency requirements at the time of submitting your citizenship application; otherwise, your application will be rejected.
To avoid these mistakes, you can hire an experienced lawyer from Reyes Schroeder Law & Associates, a reputable California-based law firm. Our lawyers are well-experienced in every law area, including US Citizenship, clean criminal record, child custody, family law matters, etc. Our attorneys like to discuss your unique situation in its entirety.
If your case is currently pending before any court, you can contact us. We will happily review your case and give you the best and legal advice for your case. Our lawyers will fight tirelessly for the rights of all our clients. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation with our experienced lawyers.
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