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criteria for English test exemption

Asked on Oct 05th, 2015 on Immigration - New Jersey
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My mom has been permanent resident for 12 years, and she is 76 year old. If she applies for Citizenship, can she be waived for English test?
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Your mother unfortunately cannot be waived for the English test as that is only available for persons who have held the green card for 15 years and are 55 years of age or 50 years and held the green card for 20 years. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (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.
Answered on Nov 04th, 2015 at 11:43 AM

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