Many
people who have immigrated to the U.S. have a goal of obtaining U.S.
citizenship, which represents the full rights and privileges of any
American. Typically, an immigrant may apply for naturalization five
years after obtaining a green card (also called lawful permanent
residence). In some cases, one may apply after shorter periods of
time, for example in three years if the lawful permanent residency
had been obtained through marriage. We assist people in their
applications for naturalization, including preparing the necessary
forms and fee waiver requests, as well as preparation for the exam
and for the naturalization interview with the immigration officer.
Naturalization applications can have extreme consequences because a
failing application may lead to being placed in removal hearings.
Overall, we believe that discussing your immigration situation with
an immigration lawyer before filing for naturalization is a wise
choice.