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How do I get a US passport and how much does it cost?
Asked on Feb 11th, 2015 on Immigration - Texas
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I'm a French citizen and a green card holder for 25 years. I would like to apply for a US passport. I am married with 2 kids. I did bankruptcy in 2010. Would it be a problem?
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Francis John Cowhig
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In order to obtain a U.S. passport, you must be a U.S. citizen. Contact an experienced immigration attorney for a face-to-face consultation and see if you qualify for citizenship. Based on the information you provided, you should have no problem. Your bankruptcy also should not be an obstacle.
Answered on Feb 12th, 2015 at 8:47 PM
One must be a U.S. Citizen in order to be eligible to apply for a U.S. passport. If you have been a Lawful Permanent Resident ("Green Card" holder) for 25 years, then you may be eligible to apply to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. To fully address eligibility to naturalize, many additional details must be addressed, and it would be wise to work with an immigration attorney. Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.
Answered on Feb 12th, 2015 at 4:47 PM
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You have to be a US citizen before you can apply for a US passport. You can apply for citizenship by submitting an n-400 application to USCIS along with the $680 filing fee. Unless you are at least 55 years of age, you will be required to demonstrate your ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as well as your knowledge of United States history and civics.
Answered on Feb 12th, 2015 at 4:46 PM
Bruce A. Coane
In order to get a USA passport, you must be a USA citizen. You can file for that on Form N-400. You also mentioned you filed for bankruptcy. This is not a problem, normally, unless you owe the IRS tax money and have not made arrangements to pay.
Answered on Feb 12th, 2015 at 6:44 AM