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Direct Application For US Citizenship
Direct Application For US Citizenship
Some foreign nationals have the opportunity to directly make application for American citizenship. If they, or in some cases their parents or even grandparents were born in the USA, they may be able to directly apply for a US passport or US Certificate of Citizenship.
Most foreign nationals need to first obtain lawful permanent residency, and remain in that status for five years (three, if the green card was based on marriage to a US citizen) and only then can they apply for naturalization as US citizens. But some people can skip the steps of green card and naturalization if they can prove what is called "derivative citizenship". In essence they are proving that they have been US citizens since birth -though they may not themselves have realized it.
There is more to it than meets the eye, there is substantial documentation required in all such cases, and some of it is hard to come by. (The fellow in the accompanying cartoon needs some education on how to prove his claim to US citizenship.) But US citizenship is a precious asset in a person's life, and it's worth whatever steps are necessary. This office has decades of experience in successfully handling applications for green cards, naturalization, and direct applications for citizenship - whatever is appropriate in the circumstance.
I had a very good experience working with Poitier Immigration Law this past year. I was applying for citizenship and the process was very smooth, quick and easily done. Brent was fantastic and always available to answer questions.- Mary Pipilas. 1/25/2020- My wife and I worked with Brent during her visa and her adjustment of status process. Brent was a pleasure to work with. Brent communicated each step in the process clearly and answered all of our questions in a timely manner. Brent provided quality advice and coaching throughout the process. Brent's fee is reasonable for the value of providing a road-map for the immigration process and otherwise making the daunting process of immigration manageable. Thank you Brent for all of your help.- Christien DuBois. 1/5/2020
- I highly recommend the Poirier Immigration Law office! The attorney represented my husband and me in receiving my Green Card, and it was evident through working with him that he is knowledgeable, experienced, and respectful. He took his time explaining everything in detail; he was helpful and responsive to all our questions and concerns. Our process was only four months long, thanks to the attorney's professionalism.- Doina Jitoreanu. 1/4/2020
- Mr. Brent Poirier made the entire process of applying for a green card plain sailing. He prepared my husband and I for any possible turbulence, therefore we were never bewildered. This attorney has excellent work ethic, credible sources, years of experience, along with being professional and detailed orientated. I would highly recommend him for any and all immigration services. It was a pleasure having him stand beside us.- Sydney C. 0/18/2020
- Brent guided us through the Greencard process in super professional manner. His calm attitude and his articulate and outstanding competence made us confident about upcoming steps, and was crucial for me being approved to obtain a Greencard without any stress or open questions during the process. he comes with my strongest recommendations.- Susi Hüsing. 0/16/2020
- He has handled me and my husbands legal process with nothing but honesty and clear answers. He has ALWAYS been an assett in the process with his thoughts, suggestions, and legal abilities. We are truly thankful and HIGHLY recommend him .- mickaela Toloza. 0/11/2020
- My wife and I couldn't be happier with the work Brent has done for us. He handled a K1 visa and adjustment of status for us. I was originally going to do the paperwork myself but I'm glad I enlisted his services. He gave us peace of mind and was a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him.- Andrew Linscott. 0/2/2020
- Gave great advice throughout our process. The whole process took less us than a year & now we're together in the US. We plan on using his services for the rest of the processes too!- Diane Bangura. 10/10/2019
- Thank you Brent,it's was a great pleasure you assist us in getting our Visa approved,I'm now in the US residing with my wife...thank you .- Dauda Tolla. 10/9/2019
- Our friends recommended Brent Poirier to my wife and I. And now, I recommend him for any immigration assistance. We were very comfortable working with him, all the work was done as expected and unplanned hiccups handled professionally. We always knew what to do and what to expect. He is a pleasure to work with, and if the need arises, we will avail of his services again. If you like to talk about philosophy or travel, be sure to open up that line of conversation.- Donald Ksing. 10/4/2019
- Attorney Poirier made the process of obtaining a green card card as easy and stress free as possible. He handled all matters with professionalism and in a very detailed manner. As a person who likes to be very prepared I felt at ease preparing for the interview process because of Brent's knowledge and confidence throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Brent to anyone seeking legal services for their immigration needs.- Tyler Kuntz. 3/14/2019
- Very detail orientated, committed to our success and he guided us through the process. I highly recommend his service.- Shawn Mills. 3/7/2019
- My husband & i hired Brent for his services, He was professional, diligent, caring & went above and beyond for us in every step of our immigration process. He was also calm, collected and comforting before, during and after. We would recommend him for anyone who needs assistance applying for a family visa. We will definitely use his services when my husband can apply for citizenship. We would be more than happy to work with him again.- Sarah Jones. 2/6/2019
- Mr. Poirier made us feel safe from the moment we walked into our first meeting with him, we couldn’t have chosen a better option as a lawyer to take care of my change of status application. Thank you for your incredible work, Anthony and Sofia Griffin- Sofia Griffin. 0/9/2019
- Brent Poirier's knowledgeable and competent support allowed us to successfully accomplish the daunting and complex process of getting my spouse visa (with the added complexity of my husband and I both being out of the country). He was always extremely prompt in replying and ready to explain, clarify and brief in order to make sure we were comfortable with every step along the way. In addition to his undeniable professionalism, Brent's humanity and kindness have played a crucial role in this past year: it might be easy to find a good lawyer (well, not really :)) but it is certainly very precious to find a good person who truly cares about his work and his clients. We recommend him from the bottom of our hearts.- Margherita Giacobbi. 11/28/2018
- Mr Brent Poirier was amazing and very experienced. Very happy With his service and professionalism Highly recommended ...👍👍- Nick Yee. 9/18/2018
- Brent Poirier was very professional and made the process of my Wife applying for and then receiving her green card smooth and painless. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a competent immigration lawyer.- Dave McGoldrick. 8/10/2018
- If you are looking for a reliable and professional immigration attorney then you have to contact Mr. Poirier. We would highly recommend him to anyone who goes through an immigration process . Our process (green card through marriage) went smooth, without any problems and only took us 5 months. He also prepared us for the interview so it was easy to handle. Brent has a high knowledge in this field and answered all our questions within one business day via mail or phone. He offers personal appointments in the evening, which was very convenient for us. His price was moderate and he offered payments too. Brent was a great support for us and we are more than happy that we hired him! Alex and Sarah Clark- Sarah Clark. 4/16/2018
- I would Highly recommend Mr.Poirier for any type of immigration case.He is very professional ,very knowledgeable and very friendly.He answered my questions as soon as possible I’m so happy that I hired him, Thank you so much Mr. Poirier- Hero 555. 1/9/2018
- Brent is an absolutely amazing lawyer that I would recommend to anyone needing the help with the immigration process. Brent had continued contact throughout the whole process and was not just a lawyer but someone we could talk to, to help us get through the process. Brent provided emotional support and was there for us every step of the way (he even wore a rainbow tie to our interview :) he answered all questions that we had and always in a timely manner. My wife Natasha and I are so blessed to have met him and work with him, it feels wonderful knowing that my wife and I can finally rest easy knowing that this process is finally complete. I can't thank you enough Brent for all you did for Natasha and I. Anyone looking for help with this process, definitely contact Brent, he will make everything happen and in a timely manner. Thank you again Brent!! Amanda Hall-Trujillo- Amanda Hall. 1/8/2018
- Just completed my naturalization without any issues arising out of the left field . A sincere thank you to Poirier Immigration Law for the experience and export navigation of the many documents and constant succinct communication. At no time did I feel unsure of the next steps , Brent’s quiet calm direction was invaluable.- Colleen McCarthy. 0/27/2018
- I searched threw the internet to find a lawyer. I found Mr Poirer's website and read about him. I told my husband I found a good lawyer for us. My husband was a little hesitant because of the lawyer he had before. I said trust me he will be good. I have a good feeling about this. So I called Mr Poirer and he set us up quick with an appointment. He is very accommodating and very professional. Mr Poirer keept in contact with us threw the whole process. Even late night and weekend phone calls , e-mail & Skype to work around my job. In just a short time all of this was done. We are very happy and very satisfied with Mr Poirer's work. Thank you so much! Luis & Jill Chavez Diaz- Jill Chavez. 0/9/2018
- Brent Poirier is an outstanding immigration lawyer and my husband and I would highly recommend his services! He made the process of obtaining a greed card through marriage not just easy, but a complete pleasure. His fees are absolutely reasonable and his service was exceptional. Brent was honest, caring and extremely knowledgable throughout every step of the case. We definitely could not have completed our green card without his assistance. He gave us total confidence from the first meeting to the final interview. We will definitely be consulting Brent for future immigration concerns!- Erin Eames. 10/15/2017
- Brent Poirier's services for immigration are outstanding! Brent showed great compassion for his work and us personally as clients. We had many questions and responses from Brent were always prompt whether by email or phone. We will definitely be consulting Brent in the future and highly recommend him to anyone in need of immigration law services.- Ryan Case. 8/22/2017
- Brent was responsive, knowledgeable and accommodating. His fees were reasonable and his service was exceptional- Always refreshing to encounter such a combination.- calvin ramus. 7/24/2017
- Mr. Poirier was very helpful in every step of the way when getting a green card for my wife. Being from California, we thought finding an Immigration Attorney in New Hampshire would be difficult and expensive but Mr. Poirier offered us a very reasonable price. He even offered it in payments, which was better for us since we didn't have all the money right when we started the process. He would answer all our questions within a couple hours and would explain everything in detail. The process was also very quick, I mean I'm sure it depends with different cases, but we were very impressed that it only took 3 months for everything to get approved. We will definitely be calling him back when my wife starts the process for citizenship. My wife and I would highly recommend Brent Poirier for anyone looking for an Immigration Attorney.- Jake Asiata. 7/4/2017
- Brent was very professional and handled our complex case with ease. He was quick to respond to all of our questions. He prepared us for the interview thoroughly and all of his experience really showed. When complications arose he held his composure and handled them with confidence and speed. I would definitely love to work with him again once I qualify for my citizenship. I would absolutely recommend his services to anyone undergoing immigration.- Alissa Ananieva. 4/12/2017
- Mr Brent Professional Lawyer, and good person. He provided best service . Will work with him in future ..- sherafgan idiev. 3/11/2017
- Brent helped my family with the Affidavit of Support. Initially I thought that the entire work would take only a couple of hours; however, it turned out that it was not as much about the attorney’s work as I and my relatives had to collect all the necessary documentation and to complete the final verifications. Brent was always providing clear instructions and was making sure that the paperwork that I was giving to him was correct. He was very courteous and professional. After I had provided him with all the documents, it took for him only a couple of days to fill out the Affidavit. Then he followed up and reminded me to contact the National Visa Center. The Center accepted the Affidavit without any objections and requests to correct. Thank you, Brent! You saved us a lot of time and money!- Alexander Nash. 5/20/2016
- I first became aware of Brent many years ago through an immigration lawyers listserv. His opinions and advice clearly showed that he was a thoughtful and wise attorney. When he moved to New England, I was very pleased to meet the person who had such a fine legal mind, and when I made his acquaintance found that he was a fine gentleman as well (the two, sadly, do not always go hand-in-hand!) Naturally, when I had a tricky R-1 Visa, I sought him as co-counsel due to his experience. I was very pleased with what he was able to do for my clients, as were they. I would heartily recommend Attorney Poirier to anyone who needs a caring, competent immigration lawyer.- Joshua Paulin. 11/21/2015
- Brent Poirier is the best immigration attorney in the world. I got my green card within 30 days of application as a direct result of his work. Brent pursued my case in the National Interest Waiver for extraordinary ability category directly from an F1 status. This was a tough case as I was involved with multiple companies and running some startup ventures at the same time. My work permit was just about to expire and I had missed the H1B quota. I was working on some breakthrough innovation in the field of software engineering, distributed systems and machine learning. Any gap or break becoz of immigration related issues would have meant serious consequences to my work and career. His team diligently solved all issues and crafted an extremely compelling story furnished with a huge volume of evidences right on time. End result ? Approval notice came within 30 days of application. This is probably the fastest ever green card ever done in US history ! If you are to hire an immigration attorney, it can't get any better than this.- Ashfaq Rahman. 9/29/2012
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