{"id":17,"date":"2013-08-13T11:47:05","date_gmt":"2013-08-13T16:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.britishflorida.com\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2024-04-24T11:52:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T15:52:33","slug":"citizenship-how-to-apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.britishflorida.com\/citizenship-how-to-apply","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Citizenship—How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>APPLYING \u00a0 FOR \u00a0 AMERICAN \u00a0CITIZENSHIP\"FABBLogoUse\"<\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>FABB RECOMMENDS YOU\u00a0BECOME A\u00a0US\u00a0CITIZEN.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0A British-American with dual passports! The publisher of this website has been a US citizen, a proud British-American,\u00a0 since 1996.\u00a0 Life becomes much easier for you in several ways.\u00a0 You cannot be deported for any reason. <\/span>\u00a0You can vote!\u00a0 Also, the <\/span>USA<\/span> government can seize part of your estate if you die here as a non-citizen.\u00a0 Ask your <\/span>Florida<\/span> accountant for the specifics on that.\u00a0 <\/span>I became a <\/span>US<\/span> citizen in 1996—wise move!\u00a0 \u00a0I <\/span>wrote a widely circulated article on my moving experience in my Florida column for Union Jack Newspaper.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0Thousands of Brits in <\/span>Florida<\/span> have become US citizens.\u00a0 You DO NOT have to give up your British passport.<\/em>\u00a0 Ever. Let’s face it, we Brits wouldn’t be keen to take US citizenship if that were the case!\u00a0 \u00a0The citizens<\/span>hi<\/span>p swearing-in ceremony [mine was in <\/span>Miami<\/span>] was quite touching. We left with a letter from the President –Bill Clinton in my case–congratulating us on becoming US citizens.\u00a0 I lik<\/span>ed the way American authorities genuinely welcome you as a new citizen, poised to make a new contributio<\/span>n to their country.\u00a0 —PK,\u00a0 FABB President<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u25ba \u00a0<\/span><\/strong>WHEN TO APPLY:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 You are only eligible to apply for US citizens<\/strong><\/span>hi<\/span>p if you have had your Green Card\u00a0<\/span>for 5 years.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>[Or 3 years if still married to a <\/span>US<\/span> citizen<\/span>]. \u00a0\u00a0TIME-SAVING TIP<\/span>: \u00a0 \u00a0Submit your application 2 months before that date, to get the clock ticking!\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>NOTE:<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0Britons keep both passports and become dual British-American citizens. \u00a0You do NOT relinquish your <\/span>UK<\/span> passport <\/span>……..ever!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\u00a0 \u00a0 HOW TO APPLY—2 ways<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1] Recommended:<\/span> \u00a0Use FABB’s Immigration experts at Legal Immigration experts to save all the paperwork<\/strong>, hassle, potential filing snafus and your own precious time.\u00a0 Some things are just worth paying for.\u00a0 FABB’s immigration experts, British run law firm with British staff and clients, who understand YOU better, charge a reasonable flat rate fee to handle all the work.\u00a0 Go to the page called\u00a0\u00a0IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY WE RECOMMEND on this website and contact Legal Immigration Services.\u00a0 Ask for British office manager Matt Selby in the first instance.\u00a0 In the USA call him direct on his cell [954] 603-7769. Ask about applying for US Citizenship—he will answer all your questions.\u00a0 \u00a0Or send email to greencard@legalimmigrationservices.net<\/a>\u00a0 On subject line put:\u00a0 “US Citizenship query.”\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

2]\u00a0 Do it Yourself.<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span> Get the Citizens<\/strong><\/span>hi<\/span>p application forms and instructions on what to submit—photos\/filing fees etc. from the US Homeland Security official website www.uscis.gov\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 Click on Apply for Citizens<\/span>hi<\/span>p.\u00a0 Or get\u00a0 Citizens<\/span>hi<\/span>p forms direct by calling the Government’s hotline 1-800-375-5283.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u25ba\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN SWORN IN AS A <\/span><\/strong>USA<\/span><\/strong> CITIZEN—-<\/span><\/strong>GET<\/span><\/strong> AN AMERICAN PASSPORT<\/span><\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0You can apply for it online, download forms, renew etc. via\u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/www.travel.state.gov\/passport<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 Or call the <\/strong><\/span>National\u00a0<\/span>Passport\u00a0<\/span>Information\u00a0<\/span>Center<\/span>: 1-877-487-2778.\u00a0\u00a0 To find your nearest US passport office consult \u00a0 http:\/\/iafdb.travel.state.gov<\/span><\/a> and enter your zip code.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u00a3$<\/span>TIP:\u00a0 WANT TO SAVE WHEN TRANSFERRING over UK CURRENCY?\u00a0\u00a0 DON\u2019T USE YOUR BANK! \u00a0Use Moneycorp.\u00a0 [ I use Moneycorp myself–FABB President.] <\/em>TO FIND OUT MORE: \u00a0\u00a0 Phone Moneycorp\u2019s Kelly Cutchin on\u00a0 [863] 207-6616 at their USA HQ in Orlando to ask all your questions.\u00a0 Or email your query to\u00a0kelly.cutchin@moneycorp.com<\/a>\u00a0 On subject line put” “to Kelly-FABB query.” The pound is unpredictable.\u00a0 \u00a0That affects all expats in Florida who still have UK dealings. To transfer your precious funds, we highly recommend you use the services of Moneycorp. \u00a0At lower rates than any bank!\u00a0 This will save you fees and grief, as we Londoners say!\u00a0 What your own bank won\u2019t do is save considerable \u00a0exchange fees, like Moneycorp.\u00a0 \u00a0THE BEST WAY:\u00a0\u00a0 Moneycorp, the UK company with an office in Florida and droves of satisfied Florida clients. It is the only UK currency exchange company licenced to deal in 50 states. \u00a0\u00a0Many expat Brits here have used this currency service for years and report huge savings and satisfaction.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0for details. \u00a0Moneycorp\u2019s HQ is in England.\u00a0 \u00a0Posted by the Florida Association of British Business [FABB].\u00a0 Moneycorp have been trusted members since 2005.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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