NATURALIZATION

Becoming a U.S. citizen is the final step in the immigration process, and the one with the most at stake if it goes wrong. A naturalization application invites USCIS to review your entire immigration history, and issues you thought were behind you can resurface. Laurore, PC evaluates your eligibility carefully before you file and represents you through interview, examination, and appeal.

We handle:

Naturalization Based on Five Years of Permanent Residence. The standard path under INA § 316, including continuous residence, physical presence, and good moral character requirements.

Naturalization Based on Marriage to a U.S. Citizen. The three-year path under INA § 319(a), which requires that the marital union remain in existence through the oath, and that the spouse hold citizenship throughout the qualifying period.

Military Naturalization. Expedited eligibility for current service members and veterans, including naturalization during periods of hostilities and posthumous citizenship for surviving family.

Derivative and Acquired Citizenship. For those who may already be citizens without knowing it, through parents at birth abroad or by operation of law under the Child Citizenship Act. We pursue Certificates of Citizenship and U.S. passports where derivation applies.

Good Moral Character Issues. Criminal history, arrests, unpaid taxes, failure to register for Selective Service, child support arrears, and prior misrepresentation, assessed before filing rather than discovered at the interview.

Continuous Residence and Abandonment Concerns. Extended trips abroad, applications to preserve residence, and cases where a green card holder's absences raise questions about both naturalization eligibility and status itself.

Disability Exceptions and Accommodations. N-648 medical certifications waiving the English and civics requirements, and age-based exemptions.

Denials, Delays, and Federal Court Remedies. N-336 hearing requests, district court review under INA § 310(c), and mandamus actions for unreasonably delayed decisions.

Filing an application that should not have been filed can lead to removal proceedings rather than a certificate. We tell you what we see before you commit. Consultations are available in English, French, Haitian Kreyòl, and Spanish.

Our firm provides clear and disciplined guidance throughout the naturalization process. We ensure that every document, every requirement, and every step is handled with precision so that your journey to citizenship is smooth, efficient, and fully supported. We understand the significance of this transition and approach your case with the care and preparation it deserves.

If you are ready to embrace your future with confidence, we invite you to begin your path to U.S. citizenship with us. Your journey toward stability, security, and a fully realized American life starts here.