Legal Question in Immigration Law in Ohio

Is there a waiver available for people who are not capable of passing the citizenship civics tests due to total illiteracy?


Asked on 3/04/10, 11:36 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Alice Yardum-Hunter Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, a Law Corp.

If you have a medical condition which qualifies for a medical disability waiver, illiteracy can be forgiven. Also, depending on your age and number of years as a permanent resident, the English language requirement is not necessary to be met.

The above is general information, not case specific advice. It does not form an attorney client relationship. For further information, feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 818 609 1953.

Sincerely,

Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, Attorney at Law

Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law

State Bar of CA, Bd. of Legal Specialization

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Answered on 3/11/10, 8:15 am
Philip Eichorn Hammond Law Group

The medical condition must be one that causes the inability to learn the information or precludes the ability to learn to read and write. Our filed office in Ohio is very tough on these cases and will routinely question the doctor who submits the diagnosis letter. Please retain counsel if you are preparing to proceed on this path with USCIS.

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Answered on 3/12/10, 9:55 am


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