Portsmouth Citizenship Lawyers

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There are plenty of ways that a person can become an United States citizen so that he or she can work legally in Portsmouth, Virginia. 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 appropriate authorities.

Portsmouth Citizenship Lawyers Can Facilitate the Process

Immigrants not born in Virginia, 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 understanding of U.S. history and government.

Portsmouth Citizenship Lawyers will Assist You With the Documentation

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

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Life in Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Virginia is an independent city (meaning it is not part of any county) in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia. Its population is about 95,000 people.

Portsmouth is home to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, a historic and still-active shipbuilding facility for the United States Navy. It was given the name "Norfolk" to avoid confusing it with the Naval shipyard that already existed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

This shipyard employs thousands of people, and is one of the major economic drivers of Portsmouth, Virginia. The shipyard, and the associated military installations nearby, employ several Portsmouth, Virginia attorneys, both as military officers and civilians.

Because of its varied industries and large military presence, there are many lawyers in Portsmouth, Virginia practicing a wide variety of legal specialties. If you need legal advice, chances are good that you can find a Portsmouth, Virginia attorney who can help.

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