My husband came to the United state when he was 10 year old from Cuba and only got his permanent residence card and we have been married for 20 years now and he want to become a us citizen but he is scared because he doesn’t read or write in English and Spanish and he was told that he need to know a least how to read and write in Spanish is this true.
To gain an exemption from being able to read or write any language, an applicant must have a medical disability. Then an N-400 naturalization application can be submitted with form N-648 Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. The medical disability would have to be certified by a doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, or clinical psychologist who would have to provide diagnosis and prognosis of the applicant. The medical professional would explain the nature of the disability; that it is not related to drugs or alcohol; how it impairs the ability to read and write; and whether the condition is temporary or will continue. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
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