Citizenship

N-400 Naturalization

Naturalization is the process in which lawful permanent residents can apply to become citizens of the United States. To file for naturalization, you must submit Form N-400, Application for Naturalization to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Learn more here.

N-600 Citizenship Through Parents

Generally, there are two ways in which a foreign-born child could obtain citizenship through their U.S. citizenship parents. A child can obtain citizenship at birth (Citizenship Acquisition), or they could obtain citizenship after birth but before the age of 18 (Derivative Citizenship). Learn more here.

Delayed Applications for Citizenship

If your application for citizenship (N-400) is being delayed for more than 120 days after your interview, you may have the right to expedite the processing of your application by filing a federal lawsuit known as a Petition for Hearing on Naturalization, which gives a federal district court jurisdiction to intervene and make a decision on your delayed case. Learn more here.

If your application for citizenship (N-400) is being delayed and you have not yet been scheduled for an interview, it may be time to expedite processing of your application by filing a federal lawsuit known as a Writ of Mandamus which will force immigration to make a decision on your case. Learn more here.