Paterson Citizenship Lawyers

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U.S. citizenship can be received in a number of ways for inhabitants of Paterson, New Jersey. If you were born in the United States and your birth was registered with the proper authorities, you are a citizen of the United States. This is by far the most common means of becoming an United States citizen.

Paterson Lawyers Who Specialize in the Citizenship Process Can Help

People not born in New Jersey, or any other state within the Union can apply for Citizenship through the process of naturalization. This usually means fulfilling a list of requirements in order to become a citizen. These requirements vary depending on the applicant. Usually, everyone must be a legal permanent resident, reside in the country for a given period of time, pass a test on U.S. history and law, and maintain good moral character.

Paterson Citizenship Attorneys will Advise You With the Documentation

Your Citizenship may be denied if you have been convicted of certain violent felonies, or if you are avoiding outstanding removal orders. The process is confusing and should not be attempted alone. Paterson, New Jersey Citizenship Lawyers can provide help and lead you on a path toward citizenship.

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Life in Paterson

Paterson, New Jersey is the county seat of Passaic County. It has a population of about 147,000 people, making it the third largest city in New Jersey.

Paterson, NJ became known as the "silk city" in the late 19th Century, due to its dominance in the silk-production industry. Paterson, NJ became a major center for other industries in the 20th century, thanks in large part to the presence of the Great Falls, a large waterfall on the Passaic River, which provided much of the energy needed for factories and other heavy industries in Paterson, NJ.

Modernly, Great Falls, NJ is part of an Urban Enterprise Zone, which is a designation under New Jersey Law that stimulates economic growth in areas where it's needed, through reduced sales tax, a fast-track process for obtaining business licenses, and financial incentives, such as tax credits, for businesses that hire new workers. Many Paterson, NJ lawyers were involved in drafting these rules, as well as getting portions of Paterson, NJ designated as such.

Paterson is known for being the residence of Paterson, NJ lawyer Edward Masry, who led the lawsuit against PGE, which was dramatized in the film "Erin Brockovich."

There are many other Paterson, NJ lawyers who can help you with whatever legal issue you may be facing. If you believe that you might need legal representation, there's a very good chance that a Paterson, NJ lawyer can help you.

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