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Naturalization & Citizenship
Naturalization and Citizenship law can be very complex. However, nothing is more rewarding than seeing someone acquire US Citizenship or finally have their “US Citizenship” recognized by the US Government.
Naturalization is the process of swearing allegiance to the US after birth. Lawful Permanent Residence is normally required to qualify, but there are instances where someone can become a US Citizenship without ever holding a Green Card, such as
"Military Naturalization during a time of war."
Citizenship is the process of recognizing US Citizenship at birth abroad to a US Citizen Parent (CRBA) or when Parent naturalized as US Citizens and the parent's citizenship "trickled down" to minor children (Derivative Citizenship).
We have experience with both civilian and military filings. Acquiring US Citizenship around a Military Base overseas is quite common and adds “interesting elements” when handling a Citizenship case.
Here are the most common starting topics for Naturalization:
N-400 Naturalization Test Summary
Schedule a ConsultationThe test is broken into 3 parts:
- Civics/History
- Reading
- Writing
The 100 Question Test Bank (Civics/History) would have 10 questions pulled from it, and only 6 of the 10 need to be answered correctly.
If the first 6 questions are answered correctly, that test will be completed/passed.
The Reading and Writing tests are simple, just 1 sentence long.
Civics Test Study Guide
The Study Guide Materials can be found here:
https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/find-study-materials-and-resources/study-for-the-test
English Reading and Writing Study Guide
For English Testing, the following guide is helpful:
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/M-1178_Writing_Strips_E.pdf
English Exemption Information
Exemptions from the English Language Test:
- You are exempt if you are 50 years of age or older and you have lived in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for periods totaling at least 20 years at the time you file your Form N-400
- You are exempt if you are 55 years of age or older and you have lived in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for periods totaling at least 15 years at the time you file your Form N-400
- You are exempt if you are 65 years of age or older and you have lived in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for periods totaling at least 20 years at the time you file your Form N-400 (If you meet this requirement, you will also be given a simplified version of the civics test, commonly known as the 65/20 Test.)
N-648 Medical Waiver Information
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Checklist of Document
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Costs/Fee Schedule:
Below are estimates of our fees for naturalization and citizenship. If you do not see exactly what is needed to meet your needs, please contact us.
N-400 Naturalization:
- Government Fee: $710
- Law Firm Fee: $2,600
N-600 Citizenship:
- Government Fee: $1335-$1385
- Law Firm Fee: $2,600-$3,500
Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) and DS-11 US Passport Application:
- Government Fee: $235
- Law Firm Fee: $2,500
Naturalization Blog Posts
Our Law Firm has written numerous blog posts and made many Youtube Videos to aid in the Immigration Process. Our Blogs relating to Naturalization have received substantial attention across the Nation as many consider becoming a US Citizen. Some of our popular blog posts are listed below:
INA 319(b) Naturalization Option: Spouses of U.S. Citizens Employed or Stationed Abroad
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319(e) Naturalization: Overseas Naturalization Option for Active-duty Military Spouses and Children
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Military Naturalization: A Fast Track, but NOT Expedited
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I-551 Green Card with No Expiration Date
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I-151 Green Card: Things to Know
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Naturalization with N-648 Medical Waiver and Oath Waiver
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