Applying for US citizenship in Kansas

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Although immigration law is a federal issue in the United States, the complexity of immigration and citizenship is compounded in each state by state laws that are enacted to protect legal residents of the state. These laws can change frequently, and each change makes things ever more complex. Kansas has particularly strict immigration laws as it is, so if you are living in Kansas on a green card and were hoping to stay in the state permanently, applying for United States citizenship as soon as possible is probably your best bet. As a citizen, you will never have to worry about your residency status ever again, and as well you will be able to enjoy the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of that come along with citizenship.Did you know that Kansas is one of a handful of states where English is the official language of the state? This means that in government offices, no one is required to speak any language aside from English, and the law does not require any documents or instructions to be presented in any language other than English. For better or worse, this is the type of law you can expect to see spread around other states within the next few years. The United States citizenship application also requires that you be able to demonstrate a minimum level of English skills, both for writing and speaking, and with many states quickly falling into line on this requirement within their own governments, learning English is becoming a standard skill as most resident aliens. Since this is the one requirement of citizenship that people are usually most nervous about, if residents need to learn English anyway to function in their daily lives, there is no reason for them not to go the next step and apply for citizenship.But it was, the language requirement is not the only thing that makes people nervous about a citizenship application. There is also the test to determine whether or not you have a basic level of knowledge of American government and history.  While this may seem like something to be wary of, the point is not to catch applicants out or try to trip them  - that part of the interview is simply an opportunity to show that you take your bid for citizenship seriously, and that you are willing to do the required work. In truth, the government and history part examination is not particularly difficult, and with adequate preparation there is absolutely nothing to be afraid of.In fact, those who qualify for their citizenship interview should feel confident that if they have gotten this far, they have a good chance of having a successful application. Having appropriate legal representation can be very helpful in starting your application, as immigration laws are incredibly complex and most unsuccessful applications fail at the start due to not having all the appropriate documents or misunderstanding the requirements. A qualified legal representative can assure that you get your application right first time, so as to avoid frustration.