Naturalization
Citizenship through Naturalization
Interest in becoming a U.S. citizen for permanent residents has risen in recent years. Among many reasons, being a permanent resident has certain limitations and fails to guarantee an indefinite status for the immigrant visa holder, leading permanent residents to apply for citizenship. While it is becoming even more difficult for foreign nationals to qualify for employment-based visa category, as a viable alternate option, permanent residents become U.S. citizens to petition for their immediate family members while acknowledging the lengthy processing time.