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N-400 (Naturalization Application):
Form N-400 is used by lawful permanent residents to apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements such as continuous residence, good moral character, and knowledge of English and U.S. civics. Most applicants must have held a green card for at least five years (or three years if married to a U.S. citizen). Successful applicants attend a naturalization interview and take an oath of allegiance.
N-470 (Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes):
Form N-470 is used by lawful permanent residents who must leave the United States for employment abroad but wish to preserve their continuous residence for future naturalization eligibility. To qualify, the applicant must have already lived in the U.S. as a permanent resident for at least one year without extended absences and must be employed by a qualifying organization, such as the U.S. government, a U.S. company engaged in international trade, or a religious or research institution. Approval allows the applicant to remain eligible for naturalization despite long-term overseas assignments.
N-600 (Certificate of Citizenship):
Form N-600 is used by individuals who automatically acquired or derived U.S. citizenship through a U.S. citizen parent but were not issued a Certificate of Citizenship. This application verifies the individual’s citizenship status and provides formal documentation, often needed for a U.S. passport or other legal purposes. Eligibility depends on the child’s age, immigration status, and the parent’s citizenship and residency history.
N-565 (Replacement of Citizenship/Naturalization Certificate):
Form N-565 is used to replace a lost, damaged, or incorrect Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship. It may also be filed to update the certificate due to a legal name change or clerical error. The process involves submitting supporting documents and, in some cases, attending a biometrics appointment.
Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA):
The CRBA is issued to a child born outside the United States to a U.S. citizen parent who meets the legal requirements to transmit citizenship. The parent must apply at a U.S. embassy or consulate and provide evidence of the child’s birth, the parent’s citizenship, and required physical presence in the U.S. If approved, the child is recognized as a U.S. citizen at birth and may also apply for a U.S. passport.
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Expert legal guidance across every stage of life and business.
Non- Immigrant Visa
Non- Immigrant Visa
Immigrant Visa
Immigrant Visa
Citizenship & Naturalization
Citizenship & Naturalization
U.S. Embassy & Waiver Matters
We assist clients with a variety of immigration issues handled through U.S. embassies and consulates abroad, especially during visa interviews and consular processing. We prepare for consular interviews, responding to refusals under 221(g), 214(b), or administrative processing, and addressing inadmissibility findings. When a visa is denied due to past immigration violations, criminal history, or misrepresentation, we help clients apply for waivers such as the I- 601 (inadmissibility waiver), I-212 (permission to reapply after removal), and 212(d)(3) (nonimmigrant waiver). We also handle complex cases involving visa revocations, consular returns, and long delays due to administrative processing. Whether you are facing a refusal or seeking proactive guidance for a visa interview, our firm provides experienced representation throughout the consular process.
U.S. Embassy & Waiver Matters
We assist clients with a variety of immigration issues handled through U.S. embassies and consulates abroad, especially during visa interviews and consular processing. We prepare for consular interviews, responding to refusals under 221(g), 214(b), or administrative processing, and addressing inadmissibility findings. When a visa is denied due to past immigration violations, criminal history, or misrepresentation, we help clients apply for waivers such as the I- 601 (inadmissibility waiver), I-212 (permission to reapply after removal), and 212(d)(3) (nonimmigrant waiver). We also handle complex cases involving visa revocations, consular returns, and long delays due to administrative processing. Whether you are facing a refusal or seeking proactive guidance for a visa interview, our firm provides experienced representation throughout the consular process.
Removal defense
Removal defense
Motion and Appeal Practice
Motion and Appeal Practice