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USCIS grants exceptions to the English and civics requirements to those who have a disability or impairment that makes it impossible for them to meet them.
Other paths to citizenship exist both for children born outside the US to a US citizen parent and for legal permanent residents whose parents become US citizens before the child turns 18. The exact requirements for these processes depend on the law in effect prior to the child’s eighteenth birthday.
We invite you to celebrate with two clients who recently overcame challenges to achieve the milestone of citizenship – thanks to you! (Names have been changed.)
Gregory acquired citizenship as a child when his mother became a citizen, but she did not obtain a certificate of citizenship for him. Years later, he was unable to get a driver’s license or employment without proof of his status. It took many months to track down needed documentation of family relationships, residence and his mother’s citizenship. When Gregory took his oath of citizenship in March, everyone at AIS shared the joy of his achievement.
Laura’s developmental disability does not keep her from being active in the community, but prevented her from memorizing sufficient information to pass the citizenship interview unaided. Her legal guardian, a close family member, was able to answer for her at the interview. The day she became a citizen was a special day for Laura!
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