Few matters in immigration practice are more rewarding than assisting a client to stand before the immigration service or a federal judge and take the oath to become a new citizen of the United States. Becoming naturalized as a citizen of the United States represents the culmination of a multiyear journey to a full membership in our American community for these immigrants.
Naturalization also provides one of the best opportunities to perform a community service and help new Americans become familiar with an attorney’s role in helping clients navigate the American legal system. Many new immigrants do not have a relationship with an attorney, and may not understand how attorneys can help them with many parts of their life, including providing for their families in the event of their deaths; purchasing real estate or a business; or dealing with government benefits, accidental injuries and employment matters. Therefore, organizing opportunities for new immigrants to become naturalized citizens provides not only an immediate benefit, but also brings those new citizens into American society and helps to integrate them in our Philadelphia community.
