CITIZENSHIP AND NATURALIZATION LAWYER
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a significant milestone. Naturalization is available to most permanent residents after:
- 5 years of continuous residence, or
- 3 years for spouses of U.S. citizens (including VAWA beneficiaries).
Why hire a lawyer for naturalization?
- Confirm eligibility and avoid hidden pitfalls.
- Ensure forms are correctly completed and evidence is sufficient.
- Address issues such as tax filings, prior arrests, or immigration violations.
- Prepare for the interview and test.
Special Issues:
- Prior claims of U.S. citizenship
- Criminal history, including DUIs or drug-related offenses
- Separation or divorce from the petitioning spouse
- Good moral character concerns
We represent clients at every stage, ensuring that applications are strong and complications are addressed.
Citizenship for Children:
- Children born abroad may acquire U.S. citizenship through a U.S. citizen parent, depending on physical presence requirements.
- Parents can apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA).
- In certain cases, grandparents’ physical presence may allow expedited naturalization for grandchildren.
Why Us?
EXPERT GUIDANCE
Wayburne Law offers expert guidance throughout the permanent residency process. The important thing is to ascertain eligibility before taking the first steps toward this goal.
DOCUMENTATION
Assisting applicants in gathering and preparing the required documents with a focus of ensuring that all paperwork is accurate , complete and submitted in a timely fashion. Many delay can be experienced if all the documentation is 100% accurate before submitting.
PETITION FILING
We handle the filing of petitions for family members or labor certification applications adhering to strict legal protocols.
UPDATES ON POLICY CHANGES
As the legal requirements are constantly changing for permeant residency, we will ensure that all clients are always updated with the most up to date requirements and guidelines.
