Citizenship

Basic Requirements For United States Citizenship

If you're thinking about becoming a U.S. citizen, it's important to understand the steps and requirements involved. This guide walks you through the basic qualifications for applying, including age, residency, and time spent in the United States. You'll also learn about special rules for certain groups, like refugees, asylees, and spouses of U.S. citizens.

Proving Continuous Presence or Residence

If you're applying for immigration benefits in the U.S., you may need to prove good moral character, meet specific citizenship requirements, or show how long you've lived in the country. This guide breaks down what each of these means, what documents you’ll need, and how to avoid common mistakes—so you can build the strongest case possible.

The Citizenship Application Process

Applying for immigration benefits in the U.S. can be complex, with each step requiring careful attention. Whether you're renewing a green card, applying for citizenship, proving good moral character, showing your time in the U.S., attending a biometrics appointment, or preparing for interviews and tests, this guide helps you understand what to expect, what documents to gather, and how an immigration attorney can support your journey.

N-600 Application for Certificate of Citizenship

Navigating the U.S. immigration system involves many steps—whether you're applying for citizenship, renewing a green card, proving good moral character, showing your time in the U.S., attending a biometrics appointment, or confirming citizenship through a parent. This guide breaks down each process, what documents you’ll need, and how an immigration attorney can help you avoid costly mistakes and delays.

Do These 3 Things After Your Oath Ceremony

Congratulations on becoming a U.S. citizen! Now that you’ve taken the Oath of Allegiance, there are three important things to do next: apply for a U.S. passport, register to vote, and update your Social Security record. This guide walks you through each step.

Paths to Citizenship

DACA Renewal

Renewing your DACA is straightforward, but it’s important to report any major changes—like police contact or a name change—and renew your work permit at the same time. This guide explains when and how to renew, what forms to file, and what to expect at your biometrics appointment.

DACA Application

DACA helps people who came to the U.S. as children stay and work legally without fear of deportation. This guide explains who qualifies, what documents you need, how to apply or renew, and what could make you ineligible.

Travel with DACA

DACA doesn’t allow international travel on its own—but you may apply for advance parole if you need to leave the U.S. for urgent humanitarian, educational, or work-related reasons. This guide explains when and how to apply, and why you should never travel without approval.