U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization

Becoming a United States citizen is the final step in your immigration journey. It grants you the absolute right to live in the U.S., vote in federal elections, travel with a U.S. passport, and protect yourself from deportation.

Our firm provides end-to-end legal representation and test preparation to guide you smoothly through the naturalization process.

• Eligibility Assessment: We review your residency, travel history, and tax records to ensure perfect timing for your Form N-400 filing.

• Complex Case Resolution: Our attorneys successfully navigate past arrests, extended absences from the U.S., or prior immigration issues.

• Comprehensive Test Prep: We give you tailored study resources and practice quizzes for the English and 100-question Civics exams.

• Interview Representation: We conduct realistic mock interviews and an experienced attorney stands by your side at your official USCIS appointment.

U.S. Citizenship Eligibility Checklist

Most applicants must meet these baseline federal requirements to qualify for naturalization:

• Age: You must be at least 18 years old at the time of filing.

• Permanent Residency: You must hold a Green Card for at least 5 years (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen).

• Continuous Residence: You must live in the U.S. without leaving for a single trip lasting 6 months or longer.

• Physical Presence: You must be physically present inside the U.S. for at least 30 months out of the last 5 years (or 18 months out of 3 years if married to a citizen).

• Local Residency: You must live in your specific state or USCIS district for at least 3 months before applying.

• Good Moral Character: You must show a clean record, including filing taxes accurately and disclosing any legal or criminal history.

• English & Civics: You must be able to read, write, and speak basic English, and pass a test on basic U.S. history and government.