What is the name of your state?
New Jersey
I have currently lived in the US for a total of 18 years and as of now I have a Green Card. I am currently planning to apply for my citizenship (I've had my green card for 5 years). Currently I work as a contractor for the Navy, and am in the process of getting my security clearance. Regarding the fact that I already had an inital backround check by the INS for my green card and am currently getting a government check for my security clearance should this ease my process of obtaining my citizenship? Also I know a lot of people advise to get a lawyer (I can't afford one right now maybe 3 years down the road but I don't want to wait that long) but does not having one really hinder your chances. My main objective in obtaining my citizenship is for employement with the government.
New Jersey
I have currently lived in the US for a total of 18 years and as of now I have a Green Card. I am currently planning to apply for my citizenship (I've had my green card for 5 years). Currently I work as a contractor for the Navy, and am in the process of getting my security clearance. Regarding the fact that I already had an inital backround check by the INS for my green card and am currently getting a government check for my security clearance should this ease my process of obtaining my citizenship? Also I know a lot of people advise to get a lawyer (I can't afford one right now maybe 3 years down the road but I don't want to wait that long) but does not having one really hinder your chances. My main objective in obtaining my citizenship is for employement with the government.