Do I need to pay back all debt to become naturalized?
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Do I need to pay back all debt to become naturalized?
I am a UK citizen who lives in the US on a permanent resident visa. I have been here for 12 years. I would like to apply for naturalization. I have been told that I need to clear all debts from my life in the United Kingdom before I can apply. I have some debt (under 5k) but am not able to pay this at the moment. Some of the debt is owed to the UK government. I do plan on paying it off but my wife and I have been struggling recently. Is the info I have correct?
Asked on July 26, 2013 under Immigration Law, Oregon
Answers:
Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Hello. Do contact a knowledgeable private attorney who will be happy to help you. Immigration and Visa law is federal law, so any knowledgeable licensed attorney may assist you. This website provides general information and general principles of law and does not provide private legal advice. Some attorneys are available seven days for emergency legal needs. Many attorneys will confer initially at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys will provide a reduced fee for financial hardship. Some attorneys may also assist you in limited scope manner to conserve legal costs. All the best.
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