Citizenship & Naturalization Attorneys in Coppell

Start Your Journey to U.S. Citizenship Today

By far, our favorite type of case is naturalization.  This is the pinnacle of the entire immigration process.  Naturalization is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. An individual born in another country may be granted citizenship after he or she fulfills the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).  We can help you with all of it.  

At Christensen Immigration Attorneys, helping immigrants become U.S. citizens is one of the best parts of our job. Our citizenship lawyers have extensive experience guiding clients through the naturalization process. We help people apply for citizenship, prepare for the exam, and even will attend the naturalization interview with you. We offer this service at reasonable rates with a low-charge initial consultation, during which we are usually able to tell if you will qualify or if we anticipate any problems.

Eligibility Criteria for U.S. Citizenship

Naturalization is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. An individual born in another country may be granted citizenship after he or she fulfills the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

You may qualify for naturalization if you meet all eligibility requirements and have:

• At least 5 years of permanent residency, 3 years of permanent residency and be married to a U.S. citizen; or qualifying service in the U.S. armed forces
• Good Moral Character
• Physical presence in the United States for the last 3-5 years
• Speak conversational English (some exceptions apply)
• Pass. small civics exam

Even if you meet the above requirements, there are factors that can result in a denial. This includes arrests and excessive time spent outside the United States. Due to the requirements and possible disqualifying factors, it is important to speak with our Dallas immigration attorneys to verify your eligibility prior to starting the process.

Mastering the U.S. Naturalization Test 

Part of the Naturalization interview includes a short civics test.  There are 100 questions that must be learned for this test. Of those 100 questions they will ask you 10 of them and you will need to answer 6 of them correctly.  Because we don’t know which questions they will ask, it is important to learn all 100.  We will help you with that.  In some situations, people can apply for a waiver or exemption. 

The team at Christensen Immigration Attorneys prepares all the legal packets, prepares the client for the interview and will attend the interview to make sure everything goes smoothly.  We want to make sure you pass!

Timeline for the Naturalization Process

After submitting your Form N-400 and any necessary documents, it may take anywhere from 8 - 12 months for the naturalization process to complete. Depending on your situation, it may be shorter or longer. There are some circumstances where USCIS will request supplemental documents or they will schedule a second naturalization interview. You may also visit this page by USCIS for an approximation in processing times. If your case is taking too long, you may send an inquiry about it.