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What is the U.S. Citizen Through Naturalization?

 

Naturalization is the process to become a U.S. citizen if you were born outside of the United States. If you meet certain requirements, you may become a U.S. citizen either at birth or after birth.

 

To apply for naturalization to become a U.S. citizen, you must:

 

  • Be at least 18 years of age at the time you file the application

 

  • Have been a lawful permanent resident for the past three or five years 

    • (depending on which naturalization category you are applying under)

 

  • Have continuous residence and physical presence in the United States

 

  • Be able to read, write, and speak basic English

 

  • Demonstrate good moral character

 

  • Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government

 

  • Demonstrate a loyalty to the principles of the U.S. Constitution

 

  • Be willing to take the Oath of Allegiance.

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What documents should I submit with the application? 

 

  • A copy of your Permanent Resident Card

 

  • A copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable)

 

  • Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service (if applying for naturalization based on military service)

 

  • DD Form 214, NGB Form 22, or discharge orders (if applying for naturalization based on military service and separated from service)

 

  • A copy of your official military orders (if applying for naturalization based on military service and currently serving)

 

  • Evidence of your citizen spouse’s employment abroad (if applying under 319(b))

 

  • Two passport-style photographs (if you reside outside the United States)

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What forms does Daniel Trust Foundation help me complete?

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  • G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

  • G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions

  • N-400, Application for Naturalization

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What is the filing fee for becoming a U.S. Citizen Through Naturalization?

 

  • Daniel Trust Foundation document preparation fee is $500

  • USCIS filing fee for Form N-400 is $640 

  • USCIS biometric services fee for your application, if required, is $85

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How do I begin the application process and how does it work?

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  • Call 713-927-8449 for a free consultation on your case.​

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  • Complete and sign our document preparation agreement.

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  • Make a payment to cover our document preparation fee.

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  • We will send you a form you can complete and upload copies of the initial required evidence.

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  • A team member will schedule a Zoom meeting to review the completed application with you.​

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  • We will help you put together a cover letter that will be placed on top of your application package.

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  • We will print the application and all the required initial evidence and mail it to your home so you can sign it. 

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  • You will sign the application, include the USCIS filing fee and mail the application for processing.

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  • Once USCIS receives your application package, they will send you a receipt in the mail.

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  • A member of our team will be there and provide you with support during the entire process. 

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