Referral List of Immigration Attorney's
It is essential to have a trusted immigration attorney by your side, especially when dealing with the complex immigration system and laws of the United States. Empowering Citizens is committed to providing our students and community with the best legal referrals possible, as we know how important it is to find adequate representation while on the journey toward United States Citizenship. Below is a list of trusted immigration attorneys. With their guidance, you can feel empowered to navigate the path to citizenship and a better future in the United States.
See the list below of trusted immigration attorneys:
See the list below of trusted immigration attorneys:
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Laura J. Fernandez
Laura Fernandez Immigration Law 3920 W. National Ave West Milwaukee, WI 53215 T: (414) 643-5676
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Murrar, Oulahan, Rivas, and Hochstatter
610 W. Lincoln Ave, Suite 2B
Milwaukee, WI 53215
T: (414) 962-7440
610 W. Lincoln Ave, Suite 2B
Milwaukee, WI 53215
T: (414) 962-7440
Community Organizations
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Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic
The Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics provide free brief legal advice and referral services on most civil legal matters at the location and times listed below. Services are rendered on a first come, first served basis and no legal advice is given by telephone or email. Some legal matters are beyond the scope of their services. United Community Center 730 W. Washington St., Milwaukee, WI Wednesdays, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. (sign in begins at 4:30 p.m.) -Services are available in English and Spanish. An immigration attorney is available at this location. -A representative from Milwaukee Co. Child Support Services is generally available on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
Voces De La Frontera
1027 S. 5th St. Milwaukee, WI 53204 (Saturday Legal Clinic) For those who have basic questions regarding an immigration or worker rights matter. The Saturday Legal clinic is held Saturdays from 9-11am, at Voces de la Frontera. No appointment necessary, free and open to the public. People will be served in the order that they arrive. (Caminos Legal Clinic) Voces de la Frontera is BIA-accredited to serve the community regarding immigration matters. Caminos works by appointment only, please call (414) 491-5483 to make an appointment. |
Citizenship Eligibility
Eligibility To Become A U.S. Citizen
Requirements may vary depending on your situation. Generally, at the time of filing the N-400, applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a permanent residence card (“green card”) for at least 5 years (3 years if married to a U.S. citizen)
- Have had physical presence in the United States for at least 30 months out of the 5 years (18 months if married to a U.S. citizen). Applicants must have lived in the state or USCIS district in which they are applying for at least 3 months.
- Have good moral character
- Be willing to take an oath to the United States and its Constitution
- Be able to read, write, and speak basic English. (Contact us to start your preparation)
- Have a basic understanding of U.S. history and government. (Contact us to register for our civics classes)
- You are exempt from the English language requirement, but are still required to take the civics test if you are:
- Age 50 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident (Green Card holder) in the United States for 20 years (commonly referred to as the “50/20” exception).
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- Age 55 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident in the United States for 15 years (commonly referred to as the “55/15” exception).
- Note:
- Even if you qualify for the “50/20” or “55/15” English language exceptions listed above, you must still take the civics test.
- You will be permitted to take the civics test in your native language.
- If you take the test in your native language, you must bring an interpreter with you to your interview.
- Your interpreter must be fluent in both English and your native language.
- If you are age 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years at the time of filing for naturalization, you will be given special consideration regarding the civics requirement.