CITIZENSHIP ATTORNEYS OF HOUSTON, TEXAS
HOUSTON CITIZENSHIP ATTORNEYS
Davis & Associates exemplify what it means to be expert citizenship attorneys. Our practice supports all of South Texas, including Houston, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pasadena, and surrounding areas. At Davis & Associates, we practice all areas of citizenship law, including, but not limited to permanent legal residence, family-sponsored immigration, employer-sponsored immigration, naturalization, and deportation defense.
WHY CHOOSE DAVIS & ASSOCIATES
- We understand the citizenship process fully and we want to make the experience as smooth as possible for you and your family.
- Our staff is multilingual and many of us have similar experiences as our clients, with citizenship cases for our friends and family members.
- Garry Davis is a board-certified citizenship attorney in Houston, certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Immigration and Nationality Law.
SHAHI BANDANA
"I more than anyone knows that I did the right thing in choosing Davis & Associates. I am indeed a very satisfied client. You are very honest, effective, affordable and above all you become like a family. I got my green card due to you. There was a time when you were out of the country and I needed your advice you took time to furnish me with the required information despite the difference in time zone. I highly appreciate your service and I have been recommending you all to everybody I know. Thank you once again."
HOW TO APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP
In order to apply for U.S. citizenship, first you must determine if you meet the qualifications set up by the Immigration and Nationality Act. If you determine that you meet the qualifications, and you also meet all the requirements of the U.S. Customs and Immigration Services, you may move forward with your application. The most important asset during the citizenship application process is your Texas immigration lawyer. Davis & Associates have a vast knowledge of citizenship law, and can guide you through every step of the process in ensure that the application is filed properly the first time to avoid any delay or rejection.
In order to apply for citizenship, you must meet one of these qualifiers.
- You have been a permanent resident in the U.S. for at least 5 years
- You are the spouse of a U.S. citizen and have been a permanent resident for at least 3 years
- You have qualifying service in the U.S. military
- You are a child of a U.S. citizen, were born outside of the U.S., and currently reside outside of the U.S.
If you meet one of these criteria, next you should determine if you meet the requirements to become a naturalized citizen.
- You must be at least 18 years old
- You must be a lawful permanent residence
- You must be a resident and have been physically present in the U.S. for 30 months of the last 5 years
- You must have lived at your current residence for the last 3 months
- You must have good moral character
- You must read, write and speak basic English
- You must support the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution
- You must have a basic understanding of U.S. history and civics
Once you have determined that you have met all of these requirements, you can move forward with your application process. The application process for citizenship can be an overwhelming experience. You will be asked to provide many documents to prove you meet these requirements. Any mistake that you make can delay or even warrant a rejection of your application. Davis & Associates will set your mind at ease knowing that your petition for citizenship will be handled with great precision and accuracy right from the beginning.