Find Top Rated Citizenship Lawyers for your case

Citizenship grants full participation in civic life, including voting and obtaining a U.S. passport. Applicants must demonstrate continuous residence, good moral character, and knowledge of English and civics.

Common prerequisites include:

1. Holding a green card for the required period
2. Filing Form N-400 with supporting evidence
3. Completing biometrics and background checks
4. Passing the English and civics exams
5. Attending the naturalization interview and oath ceremony

• Extended trips abroad disrupting continuous residence
• Tax or child support arrears
• Criminal history affecting good moral character
• Prior misrepresentations or voting issues
• Difficulty completing English or civics requirements

Experienced lawyers help anticipate challenges and present strong applications.

• Reviewing travel and tax records for eligibility
• Preparing for exam waivers or accommodations
• Gathering police clearances and court dispositions
• Responding to RFEs or notices of intent to deny
• Handling derivative citizenship or automatic acquisition cases

Seek counsel if you have a complicated history or want peace of mind before your interview.

• You have extensive travel or residency interruptions
• You have misdemeanor or felony convictions
• You previously provided inaccurate information to immigration
• You qualify through parents and need documentation
• You worry about English or civics exam performance

LexPair matches you with attorneys who tailor guidance to your background and offer interview preparation support.

Citizenship cases are often billed at flat rates, with additional costs for complex histories or appeals.

• Attorney fees for application preparation and interview attendance
• USCIS filing and biometrics fees
• Translation and document retrieval
• Oath ceremony travel and documentation