Practice area
Citizenship & Permanent Residence
From a first green card to the oath of allegiance — and the requirements along the way that most often catch people out.
Permanent residence and citizenship are two steps on the same road, and the second one looks backwards at the first. A naturalization application is reviewed alongside your whole record: how you got your green card, where you have travelled, what you have filed, and what you have been arrested for.
That is why we review a record before an application is filed rather than after a denial. An N-400 is a short form that invites a long look at your life.
Naturalization (N-400)
Ready to become a United States citizen? We assist clients through naturalization from the initial application to interview preparation.
Good Moral Character
Since 1790, applicants for United States citizenship have had to show good moral character. It is the requirement that most often derails an otherwise strong application.
Certificate of Citizenship
The N-600 is not an application to become a citizen. It is an application for proof of citizenship you already have — through a parent, at birth or afterwards.
Green Card Applications
Navigating the path to permanent residency can be challenging. We provide personalised support for family-based and employment-based green card applications, making sure the documentation is thorough and accurate.
Renewals & Replacements
Keeping your status current is mostly a matter of dates. The two that matter are the expiry of a ten-year card and the ninety-day window before a conditional card runs out.
Immigrant vs. Nonimmigrant Intent
Immigrant intent and nonimmigrant intent are fundamental concepts in United States immigration law, and the difference between them decides more visa outcomes than any other single factor.
Talk to an attorney about your case
Every case turns on its own facts. Tell us what has happened and we will tell you plainly which options apply — and which do not.
Consultations in English, Spanish and Mandarin.