Citizenship with No English - It Is Possible
by
Vincent Martin on Aug. 10, 2020
Summary: Can a person get U.S. citizenship without knowing English? In some circumstances, yes! Form N-648.
U.S. immigration law allows an exception to the English and civics testing requirements for naturalization because of physical or developmental disability or mental impairment. The Form N-648 (completed by a doctor) is filed together with the Form N-400 when seeking the waiver/exception.
You go through the normal process of biometrics and the interview, but you are allowed to have a translator with you at the interview, and your lawyer. But remember, you must meet all the other requirements for citizenship, i.e., no disqualifiers like a criminal record, long absence from United States, etc.
And note that only the following doctors can complete the N-648:
Medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, clinical psychologists.
Call Martin Law for help (952) 746-4111.
