Citizenship: Attorney Consultation Guide

Being prepared before meeting your attorney can save you time and money, as well as help your attorney resolve your citizenship case almost immediately. Prior to your first consultation, complete the form provided by answering the questions and using the checklist to make sure you have all relevant documents ready. Your citizenship attorney will then have the necessary resources for the finding the best solution for your case.

 

1. How long have you been in the United States?

2. Were you born in the United States? Yes / No

3. Are you 18 years or older? Yes / No

4. Have you been a lawful permanent resident for five years? Yes / No

5. If YES, have yoiu been physically persent in the US for at least half of those 5 years? Yes / No

6. Have you ever had a green card or visa? Yes / No

7. Have you ever been married since you have been in the U.S? Yes / No

8. If yes, did you marry a U.S Citizen? Yes / No

9. Can you demonstrate an elementary level of English (reading, writing and understanding)? YES / NO

10. Do you have knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of history and US YES / NO

11. Please provide details or relevant facts regarding this matter:

Checklist of Documents:

Permanent Resident Card/Green Card (If applicable)

Two color photographs of yourself, showing a three-fourths frontal view of your face

Documents showing any name changes and explanations therefore (e.g., if you
reverted to your maiden name after your divorce, you must provide a copy of your divorce decree)

A birth certificate (If you are applying for naturalization based on marriage to a U.S. citizen)

A passport (If you are applying for naturalization based on marriage to a U.S. citizen)

A naturalization certificate (If you are applying for naturalization based on marriage to a U.S. citizen)

Form FS240, "Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America” (If you are applying for naturalization based on marriage to a U.S. citizen)

Marriage certificate for your current marriage

Proof of termination of all of your and your spouse's previous marriages (e.g., divorce decrees, death certificates)

Proof of termination of all of your and your spouse's previous marriages (e.g., divorce decrees, death certificates)

Form N-426, "Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service" (If applicable)

Status Information Letter from the Selective Service, if you did not register and are a male who lived in the United States between the ages of eighteen and twenty-six (If Applicable)

Form G-325B, "Biographic Information”

IRS Tax Form 1722 (listing past three to five years' tax information)

Copies of tax returns filed for past three to five years

Copies of correspondence with Internal Revenue Service regarding any failure to file income tax returns

Signed agreement from Internal Revenue Service or state or local tax authority showing repayment arrangements and your compliance therewith

Proof of maintenance of U.S. residence during trips abroad of six months' or greater duration (e.g., signed lease, rent receipts, utility bills, etc.)

Copies of orders for child or spousal support you must pay

Evidence of compliance with spousal and child support orders (e.g., canceled checks, pay stubs showing automatic withholding, etc.)

Copy of court disposition for any arrests or detentions by law enforcement officers, or statements that no charges were filed

Sentencing records for each conviction and evidence of satisfactory completion of the sentence(s)

Court orders vacating, setting aside, expunging, or otherwise disposing of an arrest or conviction

Form N-648, "Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions," which must be completed by a licensed physician or psychologist if you are claiming a disability exemption from the testing requirement

Form G-28, "Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative

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