U.S. Military Naturalization Just got Faster
Question: I have been serving in the military for some time. I know that I have to serve 3 years to apply for Naturalization. Is… Read More »U.S. Military Naturalization Just got Faster
Naturalization
Can a person still apply for a green card if separated from an US Citizen and they are on bad terms but also have children?
Hello: There are different categories of applying for Naturalization. You would need to apply under the 5 year provision. You would not need to be… Read More »Can a person still apply for a green card if separated from an US Citizen and they are on bad terms but also have children?
N-400 application trouble
Hello: The best thing to do is to have the Request for Evidence properly prepared and argued. The facts of your case by themselves do… Read More »N-400 application trouble
Naturalization Information Sessions
Below is a list of upcoming naturalization information sessions for legal permanent residents and interested naturalization applicants. Topics covered at these FREE sessions will include:… Read More »Naturalization Information Sessions
Military Naturalization
Question: I was hoping that a comprehensive immigration reform bill would have been passed? Is there any hope now that it seems to have fallen… Read More »Military Naturalization
USCIS Naturalization Test to Become Fully Implemented
USCIS is reminding the public that beginning 10/1/09, all citizenship applicants must take the new naturalization test, regardless of when they filed their Application for… Read More »USCIS Naturalization Test to Become Fully Implemented
CA2 Holds that 8 USC § 1429 Bars Adjudication of Naturalization Application While Removal Proceedings are Pending
The Court held that 8 U.S.C. § 1429 bars DHS from considering a naturalization application where removal proceedings are pending. Thus, an immigration judge may… Read More »CA2 Holds that 8 USC § 1429 Bars Adjudication of Naturalization Application While Removal Proceedings are Pending
USCIS Awards $1.2 Million for Citizenship Grant Program
Citizenship Grant Program (.pdf 46 KB) USCIS Director, Alejandro Mayorkas, announced the recipients for the $1.2 Million Citizenship Grant Program. The funding will be used… Read More »USCIS Awards $1.2 Million for Citizenship Grant Program
My Naturalization has stalled for 2 years!
Question: I applied for Naturalization over 2 years ago and cannot get a decision. Every time I ask for an update they simply say it… Read More »My Naturalization has stalled for 2 years!
Clients I-751 Conditional Residence approved after 5 years
I-751s approved by IJ. DHS waived appeal. Cases pending in court for about 5 years. Original I-751s filed well before that. Client and son applied… Read More »Clients I-751 Conditional Residence approved after 5 years
Criminal Naturalization Granted
Naturalization Granted to Person with more than 2 crimes. Now he is a U.S. Citizen. By Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Attorney
Naturalization Granted for Person with Crimes
Person becomes U.S. Citizen even with conviction for carrying a loaded firearm and arrest for battery.
Naturalization Approved
Person went AWOL from the U.S. Marine Core and was arrested and detained in 1994. Naturalization approved and now he is a U.S. Citizen.
Naturalization Granted after 4 years
Client retained us to file a supplemental brief regarding his Naturalization application and his service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Client also retained us to… Read More »Naturalization Granted after 4 years
Naturalization granted for drug offender
Naturalization approved for client with conviction. He was arrested for transporting marijuana. He was convicted for two counts, 36 months probation, 180 days in jail.… Read More »Naturalization granted for drug offender
Naturalization granted for Multiple Criminal Offender
Naturalization approved for client after having naturalization denied previously. Before, Officer recommendad that Client be placed in removal proceedings. Client was arrested again for Possession… Read More »Naturalization granted for Multiple Criminal Offender
Cancellation of Removal granted
Person put in deportation/removal proceedings because of a Firearm Conviction. Cancellation of Removal granted and now person can apply for naturalization
Naturalization granted even though person outside the U.S. for 10 months
Person had a disability nd was outside the U.S. for more than 10 months. We successfully showed that the person did not abandon the intent… Read More »Naturalization granted even though person outside the U.S. for 10 months
Writ of Mandate granted for Naturalization Case
Person waiting for years to become naturalized. USCIS just claimed they were awaiting fingerprint results. We successfully filed a Writ of Mandate which was settled… Read More »Writ of Mandate granted for Naturalization Case
Naturalization Approved with Juvenile Crimes
Person had several Juvenile crimes. We applied for Naturalization and it was approved despite the Juvenile Crimes.