Palatine Citizenship Lawyers

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There are a variety of ways to become an U.S. citizen for purposes of legally working and living in Palatine, Illinois. The most common is being born in the United States. Anyone born within the United States or its territories becomes an United States citizen, provided the birth is registered with the relevant authorities.

Palatine Citizenship Lawyers Can Guide the Process

Immigrants who are not born in Illinois, or the United States for that matter, must be naturalized in order to receive citizen status. This generally requires a person to prove they legally and physically residenced within the United States, believe the principles of the U.S. Constitution, are of good moral character, and pass a test on U.S. law and history.

Palatine Citizenship Lawyers will Help You With the Documentation

There are various ways in which your citizenship can be denied, such as criminal convictions or outstanding removal orders. Obtaining your U.S. citizenship is very important and you should not attempt it alone. Palatine, Illinois Citizenship Lawyers can provide advice and lead you on a path toward citizenship.

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Life in Palatine

Palatine, Illinois is located in Cook County, and is a mostly-residential suburb of Chicago. Its population is about 68,000 people.

The village of Palatine was founded in 1866, as a station for the new Chicago and North Western Railway. Palatine began to grow as a residential suburb immediately after World War Two.That period of history saw major economic growth, driven by years of pent-up consumer demand caused by war rationing and the Great Depression.

During the economic boom of the late 1990s, Palatine began modernizing and revitalizing its downtown area, building a new train station, parking garage, as well as a good deal of office and condominium space. Several large corporations have a major presence in Palatine. They include JPMorgan Chase, Weber-Stephen Products, and Square D (a large manufacturer of circuit breakers).

Palatine's economy also benefits from its status as a suburb of Chicago. Many residents of Palatine work in Chicago, allowing for a regular exchange of goods and labor.

If you live in Palatine, Illinois, and need a lawyer, it's very likely that a Palatine, Illinois lawyer can help.

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