Citizenship & Naturalization

Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is conferred upon a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by US immigration law. We have handled many naturalization cases sucessfully. Mr. Cornett is a highly experienced immigration lawyer and is a member in good standing of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). His expertise allows him to avoid numerous pitfalls that can lead to unnecessary case delays or denials. We provide expert immigration legal services from submission of the USCIS petition to the USCIS field office interview. 

General Requirements include:

• a period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States;
• an ability to read, write, and speak English;
• a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government;
• good moral character;
• attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution; and,
• favorable disposition toward the United States.

Age Applicants must be at least 18 years old. There are however certain exceptions to this requirement.

Residency An applicant must have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. Lawfully admitted for permanent residence means having been legally accorded the privilege of residing permanently in the United States as an immigrant in accordance with the immigration laws. Individuals who have been lawfully admitted as permanent residents will be asked to produce an I-551, Alien Registration Receipt Card, as proof of their status.