Immigration Lawyer Ari Sauer – The Immigration Answer Man

Memphis immigration lawyer Ari Sauer provides news and information on US immigration law.

I am unable to read and write in my native language. Do I still have to be able to read and write English when I apply for US citizenship?

QUESTION: When I apply for naturalization, to become a US citizen, can I get a waiver of the requirement to read and write English based on the fact that I am unable to … Continue reading

October 8, 2015 · Leave a comment

Does my 73 year old mother have to know English to become a citizen?

QUESTION: My mom is a green card holder. She is 73. She has been a resident since 2002. Does she have to be able to read and write English in … Continue reading

November 20, 2012 · 18 Comments

Am I required to tell immigration about an arrest even if it was an unlawful arrest?

QUESTION: I was imprisoned in my home country for protesting against the dictorial regime. When I applied for asylum, I answered ‘yes’ on the question asking if I had ever … Continue reading

April 22, 2010 · Leave a comment

Ari Sauer

Ari Sauer is an immigration law attorney with the Memphis office of the Siskind Susser law firm. Ari answers questions on US immigration law submitted by readers. Email Ari Sauer to submit a question. immigrationanswerman@gmail.com