Owensboro Citizenship Lawyers

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There are a number of ways to become an U.S. citizen for purposes of legally working and residing in Owensboro, Kentucky. The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution grants citizenship to those born in the U.S. or its territories, provided the birth is registered with the appropriate authorities.

Owensboro Citizenship Lawyers Understand the Naturalization Process

People who are not born in Kentucky, or any other state within the U.S., must become naturalized before they are a citizen. Naturalization requires an applicant to fulfill a number of general requirements, including a period of lawful residence and physical presence in the U.S., good moral character, understanding of the English language, and familiarity of U.S. history and government.

Owensboro Attorneys Have Experience With the Citizenship Documentation

Criminal convictions such as violent felonies or outstanding removal orders can be grounds for a denial of citizenship. Acquiring your citizenship is too important to attempt without help. Owensboro, Kentucky Lawyers can answer any questions you may have about the naturalization process.

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Life in Owensboro

Owensboro, Kentucky is the third largest city in Kentucky, and it is the county seat of Daviess County. As of a 2009 estimate by the Census Bureau, it has a population of about 55,000 people.

Human habitation of the area now known as Owensboro dates back at least 12,000 years, with indigenous peoples populating the area, at least on a seasonal basis. The first known permanent settlement of Owensboro came in 1797, when William Smothers set up a trading post.

Modernly, Owensboro is a major center for Bluegrass music, and has a museum dedicated to the musical genre. It also has several different Bluegrass festivals throughout the year. Of historical note, it is also home to Temple Adath Israel. Built in 1877, this place of worship is one of the oldest synagogue buildings in the United States, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

If you live in Owensboro, Kentucky, and are facing a legal issue, an Owensboro Kentucky attorney can probably help. Owensboro, Kentucky lawyers can handle just about any case a resident of the area might be dealing with.

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