1. Naturalization Common Problems

2. Benefits Can petition other members of family Can vote Can leave US for long periods of time without fear of losing your citizenship. If convicted of crimes, won’t risk deportation.

3. Common Problems Crimes (Good moral character.) Risk of Denial and being placed in removal proceedings. Taxes. Do you owe any? Departures. How did you get your green card? Asylum Marriage Employment

4. Continuous Physical Presence Departures beyond 6 months (need to show that residency was not abandoned.)

5. Crimes and Good Moral Character

6. “Do you owe any overdue Federal, State, or local taxes?”

7. How did you get your green card? Labor Certification: Did you work for the company that petitioned you? Asylum: Did you travel back to the country from which you were fleeing persecution? Marriage: Did you live with your spouse?