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My father is 65 years old, he went to citizenship interview last Wednesday for the second time. They declined him due to his English problems and writing. He has a medical problem. He hasn’t work for almost over 9 years and my mother is paying for his taxes. I need to get a lawyer to help us to get his citizenship. Last Wednesday, the officer was very mean to my father. We spoke to the supervisor about her, they told us if we think the decision that they made wasn’t fair, we can complain and reapply.
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If he was denied for the second time, he will need to reapply. There is no appeal of that.
Answered on Nov 30th, 2011 at 4:10 PM
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See if he qualifies for the N-648 medical waiver.
Answered on Nov 16th, 2011 at 3:00 PM
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It can be very difficult for older people who are not confident in their English skills. I am not sure where your father is from but you may want to check in your area for non profits that help elderly people prepare for their exams. Often you will find a cultural center that focuses on specific ethnic groups. You also can contact your local chapter of the state bar or do your research online to locate a competent immigration attorney in your region, who can prepare the application, prepare your father for the interview and also attend with him. You want to make sure that he meets ALL underlying requirements and then has the ability to pass the test.
Answered on Nov 16th, 2011 at 2:53 PM
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If he has a disability that affects his ability to speak English, he can apply for citizenship and file form N648.
Answered on Nov 16th, 2011 at 2:40 PM