Immigration Lawyer for N400 Form

Immigration Lawyer for N400 Form

By Dayna Lally, Esq.

Immigration Attorney, Boston MA, providing legal representation to individuals, families, and employers in immigration matters

July 21, 2020

Immigration Lawyer for N400 Form

Immigration lawyer, Dayna Lally, assists clients in preparing the n400 form citizenship application. 

To apply for citizenship, applicants must meet the following general eligibility requirements:

  1. You are at least 18 years of age at the time of filing (except active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces); 
  2. You are a permanent resident of the United States for a required period of time; 
  3. You have lived within the state or USCIS district where you claim residence for at least 3 months prior to filing; 
  4. You have demonstrated physical presence within the United States for a required period of time; 
  5. You have demonstrated continuous residence for a required period of time; 
  6. You demonstrate good moral character
  7. You demonstrate an attachment to the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution; 
  8. You demonstrate a basic knowledge of U.S. history and government (also known as “civics”) as well as an ability to read, write, speak and understand basic English; and 
  9. You take an Oath of Allegiance to the United States. Some applicants may be eligible for a modified oath.

“ALIVE” is an acronym to easily remember the general eligibility requirements for naturalization:

      A Adult (18+)

      L Lawful Permanent Resident (for 3 or 5 years)

      I In State (for 3 months)

      V Vacations Internationally (do not exceed 6 months at any given time or half the period of time before applying)

      E English, History, and Civics (knowledge of)

If you would like to apply for citizenship or discuss a pending citizenship application with an immigration attorney, call Lally Immigration Services at (617) 870-1000. Alternatively, you may email immigration attorney, Dayna Lally, at [email protected].

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