Citizenship

[bookman 11]

I'm in the process of filing for citizenship for my mother who speaks another language and doesn't understand the American English. Can I be her interpreter during her interview tho I can't speak her language, but she understands my broken English.

[Crazy Cat 41,831]

1.  How old is she?

2.  How long has she had a Green Card?

[Boiler 45,464]

Does she have a dispensation form the language requirement?

[bookman 11]

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

1.  How old is she?

2.  How long has she had a Green Card?

She is 73 years old n 5 years in the U.S.

Thanks

[Boiler 45,464]

1 minute ago, bookman said:

She is 73 years old n 5 years in the U.S.

Thanks

 

So you are going this route?

 

Medical Disability Exceptions to English and Civics
You may be eligible for an exception to the English and civics naturalization requirements if you are unable to comply with these requirements because of a physical or developmental disability or a mental impairment.

To request this exception, submit Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. This form must be completed by a licensed medical or osteopathic doctor, or licensed clinical psychologist.

For more information, see the USCIS Policy Manual Citizenship and Naturalization Guidance.

[Crazy Cat 41,831]

5 minutes ago, bookman said:

She is 73 years old n 5 years in the U.S.

Thanks

She does not qualify, based on age and legal residency, qualify to skip the English test.  Understanding English is normally a requirement for naturalization.

Edited January 4 by Crazy Cat

[bookman 11]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

 

So you are going this route?

 

Medical Disability Exceptions to English and Civics
You may be eligible for an exception to the English and civics naturalization requirements if you are unable to comply with these requirements because of a physical or developmental disability or a mental impairment.

To request this exception, submit Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. This form must be completed by a licensed medical or osteopathic doctor, or licensed clinical psychologist.

For more information, see the USCIS Policy Manual Citizenship and Naturalization Guidance.

This form has to be submitted along with N-400? Thank you.

3 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

She does not qualify, based on age and legal residency, qualify to skip the English test.  Understanding English is normally a requirement for naturalization.

Thank you.

[carmel34 3,621]

6 hours ago, bookman said:

I'm in the process of filing for citizenship for my mother who speaks another language and doesn't understand the American English. Can I be her interpreter during her interview tho I can't speak her language, but she understands my broken English.

I recommend intensive English lessons while waiting for the N-400 to be processed.  She will also need to study the 100 civics/history questions, I recommend flash cards and daily study for an hour.  Many cities/counties have free programs to assist immigrants as they prepare for the naturalization interview, including English classes.  The English level required is VERY basic for the written and spoken tests.  The biggest hurdle will be for her to understand all of the questions on the N-400, as the interviewing officer will review those and her answers, so take lots of time to help her with those too.  She can do this with your encouragement and support.  Good luck!

[bookman 11]

2 minutes ago, carmel34 said:

I recommend intensive English lessons while waiting for the N-400 to be processed.  She will also need to study the 100 civics/history questions, I recommend flash cards and daily study for an hour.  Many cities/counties have free programs to assist immigrants as they prepare for the naturalization interview, including English classes.  The English level required is VERY basic for the written and spoken tests.  The biggest hurdle will be for her to understand all of the questions on the N-400, as the interviewing officer will review those and her answers, so take lots of time to help her with those too.  She can do this with your encouragement and support.  Good luck!

Thanks you