How do I apply for citizenship and a job permit?

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I am a Canadian and am in the US visiting my grandmother. I would like to know the process in becoming a citizen and getting a job permit. Right now I understand I can't stay in the US for a period longer than 6 months. If I apply to become a citizen will I have to stay in the US while my papers are being process. If so how long?

Asked 2/8/2012 under Immigration / Naturalization | 167 View(s) | More Legal Topics

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Harun Kazmi / Kazmi and Sakata Attorneys at Law Answered 3 months ago | Contributor This attorney is licensed in California

Hello. You will need a sponsor for either a green card/Residency  or temporary work visa before you can become a citizen. The work visas also depend on the job qualifications and your educational and experience background.

SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney Answered 3 months ago | Contributor

YOu cannot just apply for US citizenship.  You first have to be a permanent resident (green card holder) and maintain that status for the requisite period of time (3 or 5 years, depending on how you get that status) before you can apply for US citizenship.  In order to become a US permanent resident, you have to be petitioned for that status, either by a qualifying family relationship (parent, child, spouse, sibling) or a US employer on the basis of a job offer.

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