U.S. Citizenship
According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS, naturalization is “the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).”
Applying for naturalization requires you to fill out and file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. The naturalization process consists two parts: an English test that assesses the applications grasp of the English language, and a civics exam that tests the applicant’s knowledge of American government and history.
If the applicant fails either component, the applicant can re-apply for naturalization an indefinite amount of times.
Applicants also must show that they have consistently lived in the United States for at least 5 years before filing the Form N-400. During this time, applicants must have only lived in the U.S. prior to filing the form.
Our firm is ready to help you through the naturalization process, from beginning to end. We will review any and all the documentation you submit to the government in order to become a naturalized citizen of the United States.
Do you have any questions regarding U.S. citizenship or naturalization? Call us at (407) 593-4501 to schedule a consultation.
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Naturalization
10 Steps to Naturalization
According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, these are the 10 steps towards Naturalization:
List of Services
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Step #1 - Are you a U.S. CitizenList Item 1
First, the individual needs to determine if they are already a U.S. Citizen.
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Step #2 - EligibilityList Item 2
Step 2 is elgibilty. The individual needs to determine if he/she is eligible to become a U.S. Citizen.
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Step #3 - Apply for NaturalizationList Item 3
Third. We help you prepare Form N-400 as you initiate the application for Naturalization.
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Step #4 - Submit the Application FormList Item 4
In this step our Immigration Lawyers will help you submit and pay the required fees related to Form N-400.
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Step #5 - Biometrics Appointment
If required, the USCIS will send you an appointment notice.
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Step #6 - Interview
Our Immigration Attorney will prepare you once the USCIS schedules the interview to complete the naturalization process.
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Step #7 - The Decision
The individual will receive the USCIS Naturalization decision via mail on the N-400 Form. Results possibilites include 'Granted', 'Continued' or 'Denied'. Our immigration lawyer will guide you.
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Step #8 - Oath of Allegiance Notice
Once Naturalization is granted, the individual will receive a notice to take the Oath of Allegiance.
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Step #9 - Take the Oath
At this moment, the individual will take the Oath of Allegiance at a Naturalization Ceremony. You are not a citizen until this happens.
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Step #10 - Understand U.S. Citizenship
The individual will then educate him or herself on the rights and responsibilites that all U.S. Citizens should 'excercise, honor and respect'.
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