I was born here in the US and My Parents came from Denmark to the United states Legally.
They are Permanent US Residents. They been here for almost 30 years.
My mother can read/write and speak in English but she doesnt know much about the history of the united states. she also worked for 9 years in this country
My dad doesnt know english but he knows some US History and he worked only for 1 year
The thing is..
Their both over 65 years old and i would like to know if they qualify to be US citizens?
2007-12-21 21:08:48 · 6 answers · asked by Bob 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
also, How much would it cost them?
2007-12-21 21:17:01 · update #1
Yeah, I'm a little confused too.
As far as your question though, I'm not too sure.
2007-12-21 21:13:31 · answer #1 · answered by sunny-d alright! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anyone who became Permanent Resident legally and have been LPR (Lawful Permanent Resident) for 5 years, living in US more than half of those 5 years continuously, are eligible for US Citizenship. You file N-400 Application for Naturalization with the required supporting document, such as copy of Green card, 2 passport pictures, with the filing fee of $595 + $80 for Biometric. You can download the form, instruction for how to fill the form, instruction of Naturalization, and Civic test study material at USCIS website. Good luck!
2007-12-22 03:47:35 · answer #2 · answered by pianojangee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No , they are not citizens if they did not apply for and passed the Citizen test and process, They are legal residents and if they did not work for the 40 units required for retirement , they would not be eligible for Social Security Retirement benefits.
2007-12-22 02:11:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they qualify for citizenship.
Your dad will need to know at least basic English, enough to communicate with the interviewer. If he has lived here for 30 years, I'm sure he can do it.
2007-12-21 21:13:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow 30 years and has only worked for 1 and 9 years?
http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/citizenship/index.html
http://usgovinfo.about.com/blinstst.htm
check out all 3 links.
here is a study link.not free.
http://www.uscitizenship.org/
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
above is the forms and fees.
this link below is free or low cost study help.
http://www.docnmail.com/tests/naturalization.htm
hope some of this can help.
2007-12-21 21:26:14 · answer #5 · answered by Alwaysright 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if they came here legally they are
2007-12-22 01:02:51 · answer #6 · answered by master 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋