Attorney for Naturalization Petitions

Helping Clients Apply For Citizenship Throughout Manhattan

Many individuals have spent years living and working in the United States with the hopes of one day becoming U.S. citizens. At Segal & Lax, we help those individuals take action toward making their dreams a reality. If you were not born in the United States, you must obtain citizenship through naturalization. Essentially, this means you need to fulfill various requirements that have been set forth by the U.S. government. If you want to become a citizen using this method, you will be required to file a petition for naturalization.

Our Manhattan immigration attorneys have the skills that are needed to assist you with obtaining naturalization and citizenship. We want to help you obtain your goal so that you can gain access to the many benefits of being an American citizen! Do not set aside your American dream any longer. Reach out to our law firm today to receive the trusted counsel and personalized legal support that you require in order to succeed.

Requirements for Naturalization

Those who want to obtain citizenship through naturalization must file Form N-400 (the "Application for Naturalization"), which must be submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

In most cases, adults who want to become naturalized must meet the following criteria (among others):

• Must have spent five continuous years living the United States (meaning any trips outside the country must have lasted less than six months)
• Must have had at least 30 months of actual physical presence in the U.S. during the naturalization period
• Must have spent at least three months in their USCIS district or state
• Must be considered as having good moral standing
• Must have adequate knowledge of English and American civics

Adults who have been married to and have lived with U.S. citizens for at least three years are only required to have been permanent residents with continuous residence for three years. In addition, they only need to have physical presence in the U.S. for a total of 18 months, in conjunction with meeting the other general requirements. There are also different requirements for other immigrants who have special circumstances, such as applicants who are in the U.S. Armed Forces or veterans of certain wars.

The actual process of obtaining naturalization includes the following steps: filing Form N-400 with the required additional documents, submitting fingerprints to USCIS, getting interviewed at your local USCIS office, taking the English and civics test and taking an oath of allegiance to the United States.

We Proudly Represent Clients Throughout the 5 Boroughs

Obtaining your U.S. citizenship is an extremely important and complex process. Due to the serious and sensitive nature of your immigration case, we advise you against navigating the complexities of the legal system without the support of our trusted legal professional. By turning to Segal & Lax, you will be afforded the opportunity to work with a skilled immigration lawyer who can ensure you properly fill out all paperwork.