Citizenship and Naturalization Support

Applying for Naturalization

Deciding to become a U.S. citizen is one of the most important decisions an immigrant can make. Depending on your situation, there may be different ways to obtain citizenship. 

• Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a lawful permanent resident after meeting the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

• Acquisition of citizenship is obtained through U.S. citizenship parents either at birth or after birth, but before the age of 18.

Do you need an immigration lawyer for naturalization?

You may well be able to apply for naturalization on your own. Depending on the case, the process simple enough. The USCIS form N-400 used to make the application can be filed by mail as well as online. USCIS also has a helpful online tool called Naturalization Eligibility Tool.

Consider talking to an immigration attorney before filing anything to ensure your eligibility and resolve any doubt you may have about the process. Definitely consider talking to an immigration attorney if think you need to answer Yes to any of the background questions on Form N-400. Have you EVER been arrested or cited, owe an overdue tax, failed to pay child support? Do you have some complication in your immigration history? Traveled outside the U.S. for more than 6 months in the past 5 years? What about Selective Service, if you are a male under the age of 31?

How we can help with naturalization.

If you need guidance, we can help. We can do this with a one-time 1-hour in consultation. During the consultation we explain the entire naturalization process from A to Z and what you should expect. Furthermore, we are happy to provide study materials and helpful study skills. More importantly, we can clarify your eligibility and explain what documents you will need to file with your application to become a U.S. citizen.

Alternatively, we may be able to take on your naturalization matter completely. In this case the service we provide includes completing and filing the application for you;  monitoring the process and advising you of any progress in the application; having an open-door policy to you as a current client – being available to answer any questions by call, text or email along the way; and preparing you for the naturalization interview/test. We will also do any necessary follow up with the USCIS after your interview, such as responding to the government’s requests for evidence (this does not happen often if the application is properly completed and documented). 

Obviously if there is an issue with your background or qualification, we will give you our honest opinion and perhaps advise to postpone your application or not file at all.