Finish the journey: U.S. citizenship
Eligibility review, N-400 filing, test preparation, and interview representation — from green card to oath.
Citizenship is the destination: the right to vote, a U.S. passport, faster family petitions, and status that doesn't expire and can't be lost to a missed renewal. For most green card holders, naturalization is closer and more achievable than they think.
It's also not automatic. USCIS re-opens your entire immigration life when it reviews an N-400 — every trip, every tax year, every police contact, even dismissed charges. Filed carelessly, a citizenship application can endanger the green card you already have. Our job is to make sure that never happens: we screen first, fix what can be fixed, and file when the case is ready to win.
Serving the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex from Bedford, in English and Spanish.
Am I eligible to naturalize?
- Age 18+ with lawful permanent resident status.
- 5 years as a green card holder — or 3 years if married to and living with a U.S. citizen.
- Continuous residence and physical presence: long trips abroad (especially 6+ months) can break the clock. We audit your travel history before filing.
- Good moral character during the statutory period — taxes, child support, and criminal history all count.
- English and civics testing, unless an exemption applies.
Language and testing exemptions
- 50/20 rule: age 50+ with 20 years as a resident — civics test in your native language.
- 55/15 rule: age 55+ with 15 years as a resident — same exemption.
- Medical disability exceptions via Form N-648, certified by a licensed clinician.
- We identify the exemption you qualify for and document it properly the first time.
When your record isn't perfect
This is where representation earns its keep:
- Arrests, charges, or convictions — even old, expunged, or dismissed ones — get analyzed before USCIS ever sees the application.
- Extended trips abroad that raise continuous-residence questions get addressed with evidence, not hope.
- Back taxes or support arrears usually have a fix: payment plans and documentation that satisfy the good-moral-character review.
- If filing now would put your green card at risk, we tell you plainly — and tell you when the timing turns in your favor.
Let's talk about your case
The initial consultation is free, by phone, and lasts 30 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
When can I apply for citizenship?
Generally after 5 years as a permanent resident, or 3 years if you're married to and living with a U.S. citizen. You may file up to 90 days before hitting the mark. We calculate your earliest safe filing date — 'safe' being the operative word when travel or record issues exist.
What is the citizenship test like?
Two parts: English (reading, writing, speaking) and civics (U.S. history and government, asked orally from the official question pool). Most applicants pass with focused preparation, and you get a second chance on any failed portion. We provide the study materials and a practice interview.
I have an old arrest. Should I still apply?
Not before a professional review. Many old or dismissed matters are harmless to a naturalization case — but certain offenses trigger denial or worse, and the N-400 asks about everything, sealed or not. Bring your records to the free consultation; we'll give you a straight answer before you risk anything.
Will becoming a U.S. citizen cost me my original nationality?
U.S. law tolerates dual citizenship. Whether you keep your original nationality depends on your home country's law — most Latin American countries, for example, permit it. We'll confirm for your specific country.
Can my time abroad break my eligibility?
Yes. Trips of six months or more presumptively break continuous residence, and a pattern of long absences can too. Sometimes the fix is evidence; sometimes it's waiting to refile the clock. We audit your I-94 and passport history before filing so the interview holds no surprises.
Contact us
We're here to help. Write or call us to request your consultation.