CITIZENSHIP / NATURALIZATION

Naturalization is the process by which an alien may acquire U. S. Citizenship. For this the alien must have become a permanent resident first and must have maintained permanent resident status for 5 continuous years before applying for naturalization (3 years in case the permanent resident has been married to a USC).

PROCESS :

The naturalization process in brief involves the following steps:

• Filing of an application in the prescribed form together with the necessary filing fee & documentation;
• Scheduled USCIS fingerprinting;
• Scheduled interview;
• Scheduled swearing-in ceremony.

The application is filed in the USCIS service center having jurisdiction over the applicant's place of residence in the U.S.

HOW CAN WE HELP ?

• Provide an estimate of costs involved (i.e. filing fees, attorney fees & costs);
• Provide a checklist of documents required for the naturalization application;
• Prepare the petition (i.e. application) along with all necessary attachments & supplements;
• Submit the application to USCIS and co-ordinate until initial decision in the case is made by USCIS;
• Intimate you on receipt of approval of your petition;
• Advise on preparing for the citizenship interview;
• Advise on any incidental issues;
• Provide you a copy of all papers filed.