Established Florida Law Firm Fights for Those Seeking U.S. Citizenship
Miami immigration lawyer with more than 19 years of experience helps individuals achieve the American dream
Croce & Associates in Miami understands the value of obtaining United States citizenship and focuses its practice entirely on helping clients throughout Florida live where they wish. I am Michelangelo Croce, and I have made it my priority for nearly two decades to make sure that this cherished opportunity is available to my clients.
Having U.S. citizenship conveys a variety of benefits, including the right to vote, to hold office and serve on juries, to hold government jobs and to travel with a U.S. passport. When you work with my firm, I will put my substantial experience and skills to work to guide you through the process of becoming a citizen of this country.
Experienced attorney explains requirements for naturalization
Naturalization is the process through which a foreign-born person can become a United States citizen. Since 2010, my firm has been helping clients understand their eligibility with respect to citizenship and guiding them through the application process. To apply, you must be at least 18 years old and be one of the following:
- a legal permanent resident of the United States for at least five years
- a grantee of political asylum for at least four years
- a legal permanent resident of the United States for at least three years who has served in the U.S. military
- a legal permanent resident of the U.S. for at least three years and the spouse of a U.S. citizen
Applicants must demonstrate that they have been physically present in the United States for at least half of the required periods and:
- can speak, read and write English
- have a basic understanding of U.S. government and history
- subscribe to the ideals and principles of the U.S. Constitution
- are of good moral character
Government examiners will administer written and oral tests to determine eligibility as well as conduct background checks.
Qualified legal counsel guides clients on establishing birthright citizenship
Even if you weren’t born in the United States, you may have the opportunity to establish birthright citizenship by fulfilling the requirements of being a “natural-born” U.S. citizen. Title 8 U.S. Code § 1401 establishes several circumstances in which a child born outside the U.S. could be considered a “citizen at birth.” These include, among others:
- Anyone born outside the United States, where both parents are U.S. citizens and at least one parent has lived in the United States
- Anyone born outside the United States, where one parent is a U.S. citizen who has lived in this country for at least one year and the other parent is a U.S. national
- Anyone born in a U.S. possession where at least one parent is a U.S. citizen and has lived in the United States for a minimum of one year
As your U.S. citizenship attorney, I will help you take the steps necessary to achieve birthright citizenship if you are entitled to do so.
Contact a knowledgeable Florida immigration attorney for help
For clients throughout the state of Florida, Croce & Associates offers assistance with U.S. naturalization and citizenship matters. Call my Miami Lakes office today at 786-746-8678 or contact me online to schedule an initial consultation.
