Becoming a U.S. citizen is more than filing Form N-400. Eligibility, travel history, tax issues, criminal history, prior immigration problems, and interview preparation can all affect the case.
Some applicants have very clean cases. Others should review the history carefully before asking USCIS to take a new look at the record.
How I Help
I help clients review naturalization eligibility, analyze possible red flags, prepare the N-400 strategy, and get ready for the interview and civics test.
The goal is not simply to submit the application. It is to understand the case before USCIS does.
Who This Is For
This service may be useful if you are a green card holder preparing to apply for U.S. citizenship, unsure whether you qualify, concerned about past travel or immigration history, or preparing for the naturalization interview.
Where Cases Get Difficult
Naturalization can become complicated when there are long trips outside the United States, tax problems, criminal history, child support issues, selective service concerns, prior immigration mistakes, or questions about good moral character.
Some applicants should not rush to file. The stronger move is to review the risk before submitting the N-400.
Before You File
A weak naturalization filing can create problems beyond a denied N-400. In some cases, applying for citizenship can cause USCIS to look closely at how the green card was obtained.
If there is anything questionable in your history, deal with it before filing, not after the interview becomes uncomfortable.