After a dedicated two-year immigration journey, our client’s U.S. Citizenship has been APPROVED! This milestone is the culmination of meticulous preparation, perseverance, and expert legal guidance. From initial application to the final oath, we were honored to lead the way. Ready to start your own path to citizenship?
USCIS would not adjudicate citizenship application claiming criminal history.
We began the Writ of Mandate process against USCIS and now person is a U.S. Citizen.
— How some clients obtain U.S. citizenship faster than usual
Most lawful permanent residents become eligible to apply for naturalization after five years of continuous residence (or three years for certain spouses of U.S. citizens). However, under limited circumstances some people obtain U.S. citizenship significantly faster — sometimes in approximately two years from adjustment or even sooner — because of special statutory paths, corrected records, or expedited processing. This page explains the common pathways that shorten the timeline, what helps make a faster outcome possible, and what we do to pursue those options.
How quicker naturalization happens
- Special provisions (military and other statutes): military service and certain statutory programs can shorten or waive the usual residency/physical-presence requirements.
- Corrective record work: fixing administrative errors or establishing an earlier effective residency date can change the eligibility calculation.
- Administrative or court remedies: successful motions or litigation can sometimes accelerate eligibility in individual cases.
Practical steps we recommend
- Run an immediate eligibility audit and calculate accrual dates.
- Collect green-card, I-94, and any service or government records proving the relevant dates.
- Screen for criminal/admissibility issues and resolve or mitigate them before filing.
- Prepare a complete N-400 packet and manage the case actively to avoid RFEs and delays.
Contact us for a tailored eligibility review — we’ll tell you whether faster naturalization is realistic in your client’s case and prepare the filing to maximize the chance of a quick result.