N-400 NATURALIZATION APPLICATION ✅ IMMIGRATION LAW ✅ SERVICES

Stage 1. Preliminary Consultation and Eligibility Check

Lawyer's Actions:

Conducting a consultation with the client (online or offline) regarding DACA renewal.

Reviewing the client's current status and documents (existing permit, validity periods).

Assessing potential risks, preliminary analysis of legislative changes and their impact on the case.

Preparing a checklist of required documents.

Stage 2. Document Preparation and Filing

Lawyer's Actions:

Filling out forms I-821D, I-765, and I-765WS in accordance with USCIS requirements.

Verifying the accuracy of personal data, previous cases, and immigration history.

Preparing a cover letter/statement if necessary.

Reviewing all attachments: copies of ID, work permits, letters from previous filings.

Stage 3. Application Submission and Case Monitoring

Attorney's Actions:

Submitting the document package to USCIS (electronically or by mail).

Tracking application status through the USCIS system.

Communicating with the client if additional documents are requested (RFE).

Preparing for biometrics (briefing, explanatory letter).

Notifying the client of the result, receiving the new permit.

Processing time depends on USCIS.

Legal Basis for Naturalization

The procedure for applying for U.S. citizenship through Form N-400 is based on the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This process allows a permanent resident (green card holder) to file an official application for U.S. citizenship upon meeting all established requirements.

Naturalization grants not only formal rights, such as voting eligibility and obtaining a U.S. passport, but also expanded legal protections, access to federal programs, and the ability to petition for family reunification under simplified procedures.

Purpose and Content of Form N-400

Form N-400 is the official application completed and submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) by an applicant seeking to undergo the naturalization process. The form contains information about personal details, immigration status, marital status, employment, travel history, criminal record (if applicable), tax obligations, and other aspects required to confirm compliance with established requirements.

The applicant must demonstrate good moral character, English language proficiency, and knowledge of U.S. history and government principles. A government fee, including a biometric services fee, must also be paid upon submission.

Significance of Form N-400 in the U.S. Immigration System

Form N-400 is a key component of the legal immigration system, marking the final stage of a foreign national's integration into U.S. legal and civil society. Its successful completion signifies official recognition of full legal affiliation with the state, transitioning from permanent resident to citizen status.

Obtaining citizenship through Form N-400 requires meeting high standards: applicants must demonstrate continuous residence in the U.S. for the required period, good conduct, compliance with laws, and readiness to fulfill civic duties.

The Role of Citizenship in the System of Rights and Responsibilities

U.S. citizenship provides not only broad legal opportunities but also imposes certain obligations. Upon obtaining citizenship, an individual becomes a full participant in the country's political, social, and legal systems and receives state protection both within and outside the U.S.

By reaching out to us, you'll get assistance from seasoned lawyers and attorneys who specialize in U.S. immigration law.

Thus, filing Form N-400 is not merely a legal procedure but a crucial stage of legal and social development, solidifying the applicant's status within the framework of American society.