Citizenship a goal that has moved out of reach. Becoming a U.S. citizen can take at least 10 years once an immigrant has become a legal resident, which itself can take can take 15 to 25 years.

Posted on: May 8th, 2006
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“The general requirements for administrative naturalization include a period of at least five years of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States; an ability to read, write, and speak English; a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government; good moral character; attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution; and, favorable disposition toward the United States.

The process to become a U.S. citizen is an uphill process than can take at least 10 years once an immigrant has received his or her documents as a legal resident, which in and of itself can take can take 15 to 25 years.

This is why we don’t just need immigration reform, we need a “fair” immigration reform.”

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