Becoming US Citizens?

[Eddymvp 11]

My Mom will be eligible to apply for US Citizenship in a couple of days. The main issue is that she has been here for 5 years and doesn't speak any English at all. I know a lot of people that have become US Citizens without speaking English. Are there any process for her case or do I need to hire an attorney?

[JohnR! 5,495]

There are dispensations from the language requirement based on age of the applicant. If she does not qualify she can remain a LPR until such time when she learns enough to pass the test. You can hire a lawyer but you would be wasting money.

Check the link t 'A guide to naturalization' in the USCIS page: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=d84d6811264a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=d84d6811264a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD

Congrats and good luck!

Edited October 2, 2013 by Gegel

[jalvarez320 8]

My Mom will be eligible to apply for US Citizenship in a couple of days. The main issue is that she has been here for 5 years and doesn't speak any English at all. I know a lot of people that have become US Citizens without speaking English. Are there any process for her case or do I need to hire an attorney?

I think you have to be over a certain age and have lived here for 15 yrs. Just call and find out.

[girimurthy 5]

http://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume12-PartE-Chapter2.html

The above website will give you the necessary details.