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Citizenship Lawyers

Dealing with a federal bureaucracy like the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) can be frustrating and intimidating. At Byrd & Associates, our immigration law attorneys make the process of acquiring U.S. citizenship as easy as possible for our clients.

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Citizenship and Naturalization Attorneys

We will be with you every step of the way on your journey toward citizenship. We will even accompany you to your naturalization interview. If you are interested in becoming a U.S. citizen, please contact us today for a free consultation.

Requirements for Citizenship

Our immigration lawyers will fully explain all the requirements of citizenship, including any waivers or exemptions from these requirements you may be eligible to receive. We will explain the citizenship language and civics test requirements and explain how to prepare for them.

In general, the requirements for citizenship are:

  • A period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States
  • Residence in a particular USCIS District prior to filing
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government
  • Good moral character
  • Attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution
  • Favorable disposition toward the United States

Benefits of Citizenship

Becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen has many benefits, including:

  • The right to vote
  • The right to hold office
  • The right to bring family members to the U.S. more easily
  • More job opportunities
  • Full Social Security benefits at retirement
  • The ability to travel abroad for as long as you want
  • The right to reenter the country after travel abroad
  • Protection from being deported from the U.S.
  • Eligibility for public assistance and certain types of scholarships

From our office in Los Angeles, our immigration attorneys represent individuals and businesses in San Francisco, throughout California, across the country, and around the world.


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From offices in Los Angeles, California, the attorneys of Byrd & Associates represent clients throughout California, across the U.S., and around the world. Regionally we remain committed to serving clients in San Bernardino, Newport Beach, Irvine, Long Beach, San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, El Centro, Calexico, San Diego, San Francisco, San Francisco, Berkeley, San Jose, Southern California, Northern California, the Inland Empire, the Bay Area, and Las Vegas.