Naturalization

Naturalization: Apply for U.S. Citizenship

Congratulations on reaching your final destination on your immigration journey! Filing for Naturalization is beneficial in many ways. First, if approved for U.S. citizenship, you are considered a U.S. citizen for life unless you formally renounce or are denaturalized. This means that once you become a citizen, you will no longer be required to file any further immigration petitions or applications to extend or maintain your status. If you remain a green card holder and your card is lost, stolen or expired, you may have travel restrictions and will be required to pay government fees in order to obtain a new card.

Second, as a green card holder, you are required to continue to reside in the U.S. If you decide to move back to your home country or leave the U.S. for extended periods of time, your green card status may be jeopardized or declared “abandoned,” meaning you would have to refile and start the process all over. However, as a citizen, you can move anywhere in the world and always retain your citizenship and access to live and work freely inside the U.S.

Lastly, as a U.S. citizen, you will be eligible to sponsor your parents, spouse, children or siblings for green cards, if they are interested in moving to the U.S.

General Requirements:

If you obtained your Green Card through marriage to a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship in 3 years.
If you obtained your Green Card through employment, you may be eligible in 5 years.
At least 18 years old
Residence for the last 3 months in the state or district where you apply
Continuous residence and physical presence for a certain period of time
Ability to read, write and speak English
Knowledge of U.S. history and civics
Good Moral Character
Oath of Allegiance and attachments to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution

Filing Process:

After USCIS reviews your N-400 Application, you will be scheduled for an interview at your local USCIS Office. During the interview, the Officer will confirm the information on your application, review your eligibility for Naturalization, and test your knowledge of U.S. history and civics and ability to read, write and speak English. If your interview is successful, you will be scheduled for an Oath Ceremony during which you will receive your Certificate of Naturalization and officially become a U.S. Citizen.

Common Issues:

Continuous Residence with frequent or lengthy trips outside the U.S.
Issues proving Good Moral Character with previous convictions or arrests

Validity:

If approved for U.S. citizenship, you are considered a U.S. citizen for life unless you formally renounce or are denaturalized. Upon receipt of your Naturalization Certificate, you can apply for a U.S. passport.

Teisha D., November 2025

I was referred to Kelly by friends who had experienced great success with their own immigration process. Although I was born in the United States, I had been struggling for years with issues regarding my Canadian daughter’s status. I finally reached out to Kelly for help, and she made the entire process seem effortless.
After spending a significant amount of money trying to handle this on my own, I couldn’t believe how simple it really was. Kelly guided both me and my now-adult daughter through every step. To my surprise, I had documentation from my childhood that could be used to support my daughter’s citizenship application. Kelly prepared all the paperwork for us, and when we met with immigration in Toronto, the appointment lasted only 15 minutes, most of which was waiting to be called.
Watching my daughter raise her right hand to attest that all documentation was accurate & true was such a relief. Just two weeks later, she received her American passport, and three weeks after that, her Social Security card.
I cannot thank Kelly and her team enough. Their knowledge and expertise truly make them subject matter experts in immigration law.

Teisha D., November 2025

Cherie, December 2025

Kelly was extremely knowledgeable and supportive throughout our process. Any and all information was compiled and communicated to us timely manner. She was very honest about what the outcome could be and never gave any false hope. Anything that she asked of us was completed quickly to help her to do her magic. I would not hesitate at all in recommending Kelly and her team as they went the extra mile to help us achieve our desired outcome.

- Anonymous, December 2025

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