PKorn Law offers assistance with the process to retain your German citizenship. Before you apply for naturalization and become a U.S. citizen at the swearing-in ceremony, please be aware that you will automatically lose your German citizenship and passport, unless you have previously obtained a retention certificate (“Beibehaltungsurkunde”).

• Are you are a German citizen, and have had the Green Card for 3 years (if obtained through marriage) or 5 years (if obtained through work)?
• Have you lived in the USA for more than 20 years?
• Have you considered becoming a US citizen for personal or job related reasons?

PKorn Law assists you in preparing the reasoning for the retention certificate application (“Beibehaltungsgenehmigung”) and will make sure that you hold the retention certificate (“Beibehaltungsurkunde”) in your hands, before you apply for the U.S. citizenship.

We offer a consultation, which lasts approximately 30 minutes, via phone, Facetime, Skype or in person depending on your preference and location – PKorn Law is based in California but serves clients in all other US states as well. During the consultation we explain the requirements for the retention certificate and evaluate how they apply to your individual case and also explain the entire process and all associated fees.

Contact us via email at pkorn@germanamericanlawyer.com to schedule your consultation.

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