Citizenship
Become a citizen, with your application checked twice
Naturalization for permanent residents who've lived here long enough, and certificates for people who may already be citizens through a parent.
We go over your travel, taxes and any arrests before we file, because those are the questions that send applications back. Then we practice the civics test and the interview with you until the questions feel familiar.
What we do with you
Check that you're eligible, and when
Ask for a fee waiver if your income qualifies
Practice the interview and the civics test
Citizenship cases we take
Naturalization
The N-400 itself, with your green card history, travel and records checked first.
Fee waivers
If your household income qualifies, we ask USCIS to waive or reduce the filing fee.
Certificates of citizenship
For people who became citizens through a parent and need the papers to prove it.
Fees
Our fee for a citizenship case
Most citizenship cases are among our simpler ones, and the fee reflects it. We'll tell you what yours is at the consultation.
- Citizenship application: a flat fee, quoted in writing
- Certificate of citizenship: a flat fee, quoted in writing
- Fee waiver request: included with the application
USCIS and the State Department charge their own filing fees. Those go straight to the government and aren't part of our fee, and we'll tell you if you may qualify for a waiver.
Questions about citizenship
When can I apply?
Usually five years after you became a permanent resident, or three if you've been married to and living with a U.S. citizen that whole time. You can file up to 90 days early.
Can I take the test in Spanish?
Some older applicants can. If you're 50 or older with 20 years as a resident, or 55 with 15, you can take the civics test in your language with an interpreter. We'll tell you if you qualify.
I was arrested once. Should I still apply?
Talk to a lawyer before you file. Some records don't matter, some delay a case and a few can put a green card at risk. We'll go through yours with you first.