Citizenship/ Naturalization
So, you are interested in becoming a citizen! As an experienced immigration attorney, I have helped many, many clients pursue citizenship. It is a great honor to be present during the naturalization interview to share that powerful moment with my client. It is one of the best parts of the job!
Even though it is a process I greatly enjoy, it can also be a stressful. Applying for citizenship means that the immigration officer is going to review your entire file and history to ensure that you meet the standard to qualify for citizenship. If you have ever had criminal or immigration issues in the past, I am sure that going through the green card process was difficult and having to face those issues again brings up fear and nervousness you happily left behind when your green card came in the mail. It may seem like it isn't worth it to face an immigration official again in order to pursue that United States passport.
However, it is my job to help you make the decision and give you the peace of mind that you do not have to go through the questioning alone. I will review your history with you, discuss any potential issues I see, and prepare you for the interview. You won't be walking into the interview alone, but instead will be ready with an experienced attorney on your side.
Even if you have not had any issues in the past, the thought of the interview probably still makes you nervous, and I know why. That pesky civics exam! Having been through dozens, if not hundreds, of interviews with clients, I am able to help you prepare for the interview so that you can go in feeling confident that you are ready. Having a teammate in the room with you can also be very calming, even if ultimately it all up to you how well the exam goes.
Lastly, USCIS has a policy that they can deny any application simply because a form is not completed correctly or a required piece of evidence is not included. This can be devastating when you have already paid the filing fees and waited months for a response. Having an experienced immigration attorney prepare the application and package for you will ensure it is done correctly the first time.
Even though it is a process I greatly enjoy, it can also be a stressful. Applying for citizenship means that the immigration officer is going to review your entire file and history to ensure that you meet the standard to qualify for citizenship. If you have ever had criminal or immigration issues in the past, I am sure that going through the green card process was difficult and having to face those issues again brings up fear and nervousness you happily left behind when your green card came in the mail. It may seem like it isn't worth it to face an immigration official again in order to pursue that United States passport.
However, it is my job to help you make the decision and give you the peace of mind that you do not have to go through the questioning alone. I will review your history with you, discuss any potential issues I see, and prepare you for the interview. You won't be walking into the interview alone, but instead will be ready with an experienced attorney on your side.
Even if you have not had any issues in the past, the thought of the interview probably still makes you nervous, and I know why. That pesky civics exam! Having been through dozens, if not hundreds, of interviews with clients, I am able to help you prepare for the interview so that you can go in feeling confident that you are ready. Having a teammate in the room with you can also be very calming, even if ultimately it all up to you how well the exam goes.
Lastly, USCIS has a policy that they can deny any application simply because a form is not completed correctly or a required piece of evidence is not included. This can be devastating when you have already paid the filing fees and waited months for a response. Having an experienced immigration attorney prepare the application and package for you will ensure it is done correctly the first time.
