A citizenship lawyer is an attorney who assists clients with the naturalization process. Citizenship is the process of becoming a United States citizen. People can gain citizenship by marriage, birth, or by becoming a naturalized citizen through a rigorous application process. An experienced citizenship lawyer is familiar with all of these paths to citizenship. A lawyer can help a client navigate the complicated and often confusing immigration laws and regulations that apply to individuals seeking citizenship.
It can take a long time to become a citizen through the naturalization process. Citizenship lawyers can help speed up the process and make it easier to comply with the many requirements. For example, a citizenship lawyer can ensure that the applicant does not have outstanding arrest warrants before attending their interview with USCIS. The attorney can also make sure that the USCIS officer stays within the scope of appropriate questions and advocate on the applicant’s behalf.
In addition to helping an individual complete the citizenship application, a lawyer can help their client defend against visa termination and deportation suits. The lawyer can also educate the individual and their family members about various citizenship-related issues. This is crucial as the client works to achieve their goals and dreams for their family in the United States.
The role of a citizenship lawyer is changing as the immigration and citizenship landscape continues to change and evolve. It is important to find a skilled attorney that is up-to-date on changes in the law and can provide timely and strategic advice to clients and their families.
A skilled citizenship lawyer can assist with a wide range of immigration and citizenship matters including, but not limited to, applications for citizenship, citizenship interviews, criminal immigration issues, naturalization, deportation defense, denial of naturalization, appeals, and asylum. The lawyer can handle all of the complex legal details of the case and can ensure that the best possible results are achieved for their clients.
At Malakouti Law, we help clients throughout the entire citizenship process, from start to finish, including zealous advocacy at the citizenship interview. To learn more about our firm and how we can help you, request a consultation here.
The information presented here is general in nature and should not be taken as legal advice. Each situation is unique and should be evaluated by a qualified attorney.
A person who has a lawful permanent resident (green card) status is generally considered to be in a protected class of aliens. However, there are many ways that this protected status may be lost through conviction of a crime, inconsistencies on immigration forms, or by failing to pay taxes. An experienced Manhattan citizenship attorney can review an individual’s status and determine if there are any steps that they can take to protect their green card or become a naturalized citizen.