To Travel Safely, Apply for Citizenship
Case 1
If you’re a green card holder (legal permanent resident), you’re future in the United States is not as secure as you might think. One Europe-born green card holder was detained through she lived in this country over 30 years.
Case 2
It also happened to a green card holder born in the Caribbean, who lived in the United States more than 30 years.
U.S. citizenship is no longer just a milestone – it’s your best protection. In this blog, we’ll break down the top four reasons to apply for naturalization now.
Green Card Holders Risking Deportation by Traveling Internationally
While U.S. citizens are planning holidays, noncitizens live in fear. Traveling abroad, even for a conference, could land a noncitizen in deportation when they return to the United States.
And noncitizens DO need to travel internationally. In addition to work and study opportunities, there are family obligations – weddings, funerals, aging parents. Before life catches you off guard, call 954.385.0157 and schedule a chat. Our immigration attorneys will let you know if we can represent you for citizenship. [Note: we do not represent noncitizens arrested for battery, assault, domestic violence, or drug-related charges.]
Deportation for ADMITTING to a Crime You Didn’t Commit
Green card holders can live in this country unless they commit, ADMIT TO COMMITTING, or are ACCUSED of committing certain crimes. These are known as “removable offenses.” The most famous case is that of Mr. Kilmar Abrego Garcia. He has no arrest record and has not admitted to doing any crimes. Nevertheless, the Trump administration deported him to El Salvador.
Because the government has claimed that he is a terrorist without any proof, Mr. Abrego Garcia could sue (and win) a slander lawsuit if he is returned to the United States. The risk of losing money – and losing face — is a main reason the U.S. government does not return noncitizens after they are wrongly deported. Only U.S. citizens can avoid deportation.
Detention and Deportation Even for Expunged Crimes
Even if a crime was expunged—meaning it was erased for most purposes—immigration still sees it and deports noncitizens because of those offenses. The government gets this information from fingerprints and background checks. Once you’re a U.S. citizen, you can’t be deported for old mistakes.
Don’t Need to Know English to Become a US Citizen
If a green card holder is at least 50 years old and has been a permanent resident for 20 years – or is 55 years old with a green card for 15 years – they can take the tests in your native language. Plus, anyone with a physical or mental condition that makes learning or remembering English impossible may qualify for an exception. Their regular treating doctor has to explain the diagnosis on a form, but if approved, the green card holder can skip all the tests.
If you or your friends want to become US citizens, call 954.385.0157 or Click “For Future Clients” to schedule a chat with our asylum immigration experts.
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All team members speak Spanish.
Disclaimer – These entries are based on real life events. Family member names, when used, are real. Client names are changed for privacy.
