Citizenship and Naturalization
Becoming a United States citizen is a significant milestone that provides permanent security, expanded rights, and the opportunity to fully participate in American society. At Powers Law Group, we help lawful permanent residents navigate the naturalization process with confidence and clarity.
Benefits of U.S. Citizenship
As a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to:
Vote in federal, state, and local elections
Apply for a U.S. passport
Petition certain family members for immigration benefits
Qualify for additional government benefits and opportunities
Travel internationally with fewer restrictions
Protect yourself from deportation
Participate fully in civic life
Citizenship provides long-term stability and access to rights that are not available to non-citizens.
Who Can Apply for Naturalization?
You may qualify for U.S. citizenship if you:
- Are at least 18 years old
- Have been a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) for the required period
- Meet physical presence and continuous residence requirements
- Demonstrate good moral character
- Can read, write, and speak basic English (unless an exception applies)
- Pass the U.S. civics and history examination
- Are willing to take the Oath of Allegiance
Eligibility requirements vary depending on your circumstances, including military service, marriage to a U.S. citizen, or other special situations.
How Powers Law Group Can Help
Our experienced immigration attorneys assist clients with every stage of the naturalization process, including:
- Determining eligibility for citizenship
- Preparing and filing Form N-400
- Reviewing travel and residency history
- Addressing criminal or immigration concerns
- Preparing for the citizenship interview
- Preparing for the English and civics tests
- Responding to Requests for Evidence (RFEs)
- Resolving delayed citizenship applications
We work closely with clients to ensure applications are complete, accurate, and submitted correctly.
Why Choose Powers Law Group?
- Experienced Immigration Attorneys
- Personalized Legal Guidance
- Bilingual English & Spanish Services
- Nationwide Representation
- Dedicated Support Throughout Your Case
Our team is committed to helping immigrants achieve their goal of becoming United States citizens
Ways foreign nationals can become citizens:
- Applying for US Citizenship
- Military personnel
- Acquired US Citizenship
- Re-acquiring relinquished or abandoned citizenship
Success Stories
June 2016
Client Naturalized after 3 monthsMay 2015
Client Naturalized after 4 months
Ways foreign nationals can become citizens:
Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). You May Qualify for Naturalization if:
- You have been a permanent resident for at least 5 years and meet all other eligibility requirements, please visit the General Path to Citizenship
- You have been a permanent resident for 3 years or more and meet all eligibility requirements to file as a spouse of a U.S. citizen, please visit the For Spouses of U.S. Citizens
- You have qualifying service in the U.S. armed forces and meet all other eligibility requirements. Visit the Military section of USCIS’s website.
- Your child may qualify for naturalization if you are a U.S. citizen, the child was born outside the U.S., the child is currently residing outside the U.S., and all other eligibility requirements are met.
Military Personnel
If you are currently on Active Duty within any of the branches of US Armed Forces, you and/or your spouse may qualify for expedited processing of your application for US Citizenship. You may also be interviewed and naturalized overseas at certain U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and military installations and you may request overseas processing at any time in the naturalization process. At Powers Law Group, P.C. we proudly serve those who serve us, and it would be our privilege to help you with this process.
Acquired, Derived, and Automatic US Citizenship
If you were born outside the United States to a U.S. citizen parent or parents, you may be a U.S. citizen depending on the year you were born, your actual legal status, your parent’s previous residency in the United States and other requirements. Powers Law Group, P.C. also has experience in establishing US citizenship through grandparents. Please contact us for a consultation.
Re-acquiring Relinquished or Abandoned US Citizenship
Whether voluntarily or involuntarily, certain US citizens may relinquish or abandon their US citizenship. You may automatically lose your US citizenship if you:
- Formally renounce your citizenship (by following established procedures)
- Become a naturalized citizen in another country after you turn 18 years old
- Take some jobs with a foreign government after you turn 18
- Serve in the armed forces of a foreign country, under certain circumstances
- Commit treason against the US
At Powers Law Group, P.C., we have assisted former US citizens in successfully re-establishing their citizenship.
For more information, please contact us to schedule a consultation appointment. Call Powers Law Group, P.C. at (713) 589-2085 or write [email protected].
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