Citizenship and Naturalization

Lawyer for U.S. Citizenship and Form N-400

Citizenship for Permanent Residents: Case Review and Legal Support

We prepare and support permanent residents in the final step of their immigration journey to become U.S. citizens. We make sure they understand each requirement and stage of the naturalization process.

At Zhanay Law, we help you review if you already meet the requirements, what concrete benefits you would get from becoming a citizen (status stability, more options for your family, fewer processes with permanent residence, new travel and work opportunities), and what parts of your history should be put in order before going to USCIS.

We Help You Decide If It’s the Right Time to Apply for Citizenship

When someone already has a green card, many think applying for citizenship is the last “logical step.” In reality, filing Form N-400 causes USCIS to review your entire immigration history again.

That’s why, before applying:

We confirm you meet the time requirements as a resident, physical presence, and continuous residence
We review if there are sensitive points in your history (trips, criminal records, tax issues, prior proceedings) that could cause problems
We explain in simple language what naturalization involves: interview, English and civics exam, and what changes in your life when you become a citizen

The goal is not for you to apply for citizenship “because it’s time,” but because it’s a safe and appropriate step for your history. Guidance from a specialized lawyer gives you the peace of mind of knowing you’re not omitting anything important.

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Practice Areas

Deportation Defense

U & T Visas (Humanitarian Visas)

Citizenship and Naturalization

Green Cards

Family Immigration and Petitions

Fiancé Visas (K-1)

Immigration Waivers

VAWA Self-Petitions

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)

How We Prepare Your Citizenship Application

We support you throughout the entire process to:

File naturalization applications with Form N-400 when your case meets the requirements
Process citizenship certificates for children through Form N-600, when applicable
Handle medical exemptions for parts of the English and civics exam if your health situation justifies it
Review that the information you present on the N-400 is consistent with your immigration and legal history, to reduce risks

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Edwin Zhanay

Immigration Attorney

Edwin Zhany

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the risk when applying for citizenship?

The main risk when applying for citizenship is that, by filing the N-400, USCIS reviews your entire history again, including how you got your green card and if you met the requirements at that time. If they detect serious errors, fraud, or problems that were not well analyzed in the past, they can deny the citizenship application and even try to revoke your permanent residence.

That’s why, at Zhanay Law, we review your immigration history, your prior applications, and your current situation before applying, and if we see risk signals, we explain what options and legal defenses exist to protect your status.