Question

Jin Ling has been a legal resident of San Francisco, California, for 20 years. All of her children and grandchildren are United States citizens. She is very loyal to the United States, has never been in trouble with the law and can speak English very well, even though she still speaks her native language, Mandarin. She came to the United States because her parents had been victims of political persecution in China. She has attended classes on U.S. history and received high grades. Sometimes she even surprises her grandchildren with her knowledge. Her paperwork and interview were completed last week. Can Jin Ling become a citizen right now?

Answer 1

Jin Ling meets the key criteria for naturalization, including over five years of lawful permanent residency, good moral character, and English proficiency, making her a likely candidate for U.S. citizenship, pending final approval by USCIS.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks whether Jin Ling can become a U.S. citizen immediately following her recent completion of paperwork and interview, considering her long-standing residency, family connections, and adherence to legal and language requirements for citizenship. Jin Ling meets several key criteria for naturalization, including being a lawful permanent resident for over five years, possessing good moral character, and proficiency in English. According to the relevant eligibility requirements, if she has been a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) for at least five years, has resided continuously in the U.S. for 30 months, and passes the citizenship test and interview, she may become a U.S. citizen, provided there are no other undisclosed eligibility issues. The final decision now rests with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).