We can help you through the naturalization process to become a United States citizen. Whether you just need some help with the trickier questions on your Form N-400 or would like an attorney to have your back at the in-person interview, we have an option for you!
Benefits of Naturalization
Once you've lived in the United States for a while with your family, it becomes your home. As a green card holder, you have the ability to live and work here indefinitely, which can give you a false sense of security. However, the rules for permanent residents can change with politics, or your personal circumstances could change and put your status at risk.
Becoming a U.S. citizen through the N-400 Naturalization process is the only way to ensure that you can stay here forever with no risk of deportation. Plus, there are many other new rights and privileges you receive as a U.S. citizen, including the right to vote, hold government jobs, travel freely with a U.S. passport, and more.
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Do You Qualify?
American Citizenship is very valuable, so the United States Government has strict requirements you'll need to meet to qualify to become a naturalized citizen. In fact, the basic application form, Form N-400, has so many questions that it's 20 pages long! We won't get you lost in the minor details, though. Here are the most important basic requirements:
Work with Our Team
Whether you prefer to do your application yourself or have us take care of everything, we have an option to suit you. Our professional legal team is headed by nationally recognized immigration lawyers who take your case and your privacy seriously. No matter which option you choose, we always recommend you start by scheduling an initial consultation to make sure you're eligible and on the right track.
DIY Support Package
- Comprehensive DIY instructional video course
- Application prep kit mailed to your home
- Attorney review of your application
- 30-min attorney videochat or phone call
- Test and interview prep materials
- Payment plans available
- Add-on options for more support at any time
- Attorney can attend interview for additional fee
- Your info is protected by attorney-client privilege
- We represent clients nationwide
Full Service
- Traditional legal representation
- We prepare your application for you
- Attorney enters appearance with USCIS
- Unlimited access to your attorney and support team
- Interview preparation and test materials provided
- We monitor your case and receive duplicate USCIS notices
- Attorney speaks with USCIS on your behalf to resolve issues
- Attorney attends interview with you
- Your info is protected by attorney-client privilege
- We represent clients nationwide
What People are Saying
"They all worked so hard, they were patient with all my questions and concerns. They were even helpful in reminding me of any other paperwork needed for the case. Me and my husband appreciate all they did for us."
Laura Rosales
"Incredibly professional, caring, and trustworthy. I was never told anything but the truth and never led to believe anything other than our case was in the best hands possible. We had initially contacted another lawyer about legal help for our immigration case, but we were told a lot of misleading nonsense. Everyone we worked with was always upfront, honest, helpful, and very thorough. I would not hesitate to recommend Corado Pastrana to anyone I know needing help with their immigration case. The cost was not prohibitive and well worth every cent…We will be going back to them when it is time for citizenship.”
Ben Ladowski
My husband and I cannot sing enough praises for Corado Pastrana. Everyone has been so wonderful to work with. They made the process of getting my husband a green card easy and expedient. When thinking about our experience, we honestly could not have picked a better law firm to work with. We will be forever grateful.
Whitney Hatter
"Their people are friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and responsive! They made our situation their priority! I would recommend them to anyone! They are the gold standard of immigration law firms!"
Darrin Simpson
"We really enjoyed working with the firm. The process went smoothly and they were always very helpful and quick to answer any questions we had. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an immigration lawyer. They made the process really easy."
Pao Ochoa
"Attorney Megan and Lynette and everyone in the office was outstanding. They handled my difficult case. I feel that they genuinely want to help those whose life is on the balance of these applications being approved. Very knowledgeable and professional and would highly recommend."
Ayman Omar
"Sharp, Compassionate and Sincere. I would trust them with my life."
Teresa Clay
"The team was great to work with and continues to be great and reachable. Always timely responses, and clear communication. Truly grateful to have them handle our case... Thank You for all you do!"
Damira
"We have had an amazing experience with this law group. I am a U.S. citizen and my husband is from Honduras and when we got engaged we knew we would want a lawyer to get us through the complicated process. Our neighbor recommended Corado Pastrana. They've been a tremendous help, helping us through every step of the fiance visa process - from the initial K1 application and later preparing for my husband's embassy interview. They've made this complicated and overwhelming process so much smoother! I don't know what we would have done without them!"
Abby Poole
"I thank God above all for having put us in the hands of our lawyers who have been a great blessing and helped us get our green card in a record time of only 3 months since I sent my application. They’re very professional and above all honest and truthful. Thanks for everything."
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Naturalization FAQs
Naturalization cases take different amounts of time depending on which USCIS Field Office will be handling your case. Case processing times also vary at different times due to workloads. The fastest offices complete naturalization cases in about 4-6 months. You can check your local office's current processing time on www.uscis.gov to get an estimate.
The United States government does not force you to renounce your current citizenship during the naturalization process. However, your country of origin might. Most countries in Europe and Latin America allow their citizens to hold a U.S. passport. Other countries including China and India no longer consider you to be a citizen once you naturalize in the U.S. Remember that even if you are a dual citizen, you should always travel through U.S. Customs using your American passport.
You can petition for family members immediately after your oath ceremony when you receive your Certificate of Naturalization and officially become a U.S. citizen. Sometimes our clients prepare their applications ahead of time so they are ready to file that same day! Keep in mind that it might make sense to file for some family members while you are still a resident and then switch categories. Our attorneys can create a strategy for you during a consultation.
No, definitely not! Many immigrants are able to pass the naturalization interview and test with only intermediate English. Your spelling and grammar do not have to be perfect. If you're worried about your English skills, you might want to look for a naturalization prep class near you.
There are 100 questions about the United States that are published in a booklet along with the correct answers. You should try to memorize these questions. At your interview, a USCIS officer will verbally ask you 10 randomly-selected questions. You only have to get six correct to pass.
Most USCIS offices will give you a second chance to pass the test. They will reschedule you for a second interview appointment to come back and try again. You will only have to re-do the parts of the test that you missed, not the whole thing again. If you don't pass the second time, then they will deny your case. You would still be allowed to re-apply (and pay your government fees again) if you want to.