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Citizenship

There are many benefits to applying for U.S. citizenship or naturalization as the Bureau of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officially calls it. First, and perhaps most importantly, you can never be deported or removed from the United States if you are a U.S. citizen. Even if you are a permanent resident, there are certain ways you can be removed from the United States, like if you remain outside the United States for too long or commit certain crimes. Also, if you became a U.S. citizen, you can finally vote. You can also sponsor more family members if you are a U.S. citizen. Only U.S. citizens can sponsor their siblings for permanent residency in the United States. You can also apply for U.S. passport once you become a U.S. citizen, giving you the ability to travel more freely. Finally, some government jobs or positions of being an elected official require you to be a U.S citizen.

Eligibility for U.S. Citizenship/ Naturalization

To apply for naturalization to become a U.S. citizen, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age at the time you file the application

  • Have been a lawful permanent resident for the past three or five years (depending on which naturalization category you are applying under)

  • Have continuous residence and physical presence in the United States

  • Be able to read, write, and speak basic English

  • Demonstrate good moral character

  • Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government

  • Demonstrate a loyalty to the principles of the U.S. Constitution

  • Be willing to take the Oath of Allegiance

Applying for U.S. Citizenship/ Naturalization

To apply for U.S. citizenship/naturalization, you must complete and file a Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, along with supporting documents, with the Bureau of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Once your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization is filed, the Bureau of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will send you an I-797C Receipt Notice to confirm that it has received and is processing your citizenship application. You may then be scheduled for a biometrics (fingerprinting) appointment. The last step is your citizenship interview where a U.S. immigration officer will go over your immigration history, your N-400, Application for Naturalization, and your eligibility for U.S. citizenship, which includes evaluating your ability to communicate in English and a civics exam. If your citizenship application is approved, you will be scheduled for an oath ceremony where you must swear an oath of allegiance to the United States, surrender your permanent resident card (green card), and receive your U.S. naturalization certificate, which will allow you to apply for a U.S. passport.

Hiring Us to Help You Apply for U.S. Citizenship/ Naturalization

When you hire us to help you with your U.S. citizenship/naturalization application, we will send you a questionnaire that asks for information that we will need to complete the N-400, Application for Naturalization, as well as a document checklist of supporting evidence that should be filed with your citizenship case. We will prepare and file your N-400 and supporting documents with the Bureau of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, keep you updated on the status of your case, and prepare you for and represent you at your citizenship interview. Our legal services fee for citizenship is $3,000 and does not include the government filing fee, which is currently $725 and must be paid directly to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security when your citizenship case is filed. If you need help applying for U.S. Citizenship, we encourage you to contact us today by calling our office, emailing us, or filling out the contact form at the bottom of this page. We will schedule a free consultation with you to determine your eligibility for U.S. citizenship. 

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