18th Edition

Naturalization and U.S. Citizenship: The Essential Legal Guide

Citizenship and Naturalization

By:
ILRC Attorneys
Published in:
2025
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This indispensable resource thoroughly addresses the entire process of representing a naturalization applicant from the initial client meeting through the oath of allegiance.

Highlights

This guide includes a detailed explanation of the nuances involved in determining whether a naturalization applicant has sufficient good moral character to qualify for naturalization, a clear and complete description of the various ways in which an absence could affect one’s naturalization application, and an explanation of the newest N-400 form and how to best complete it. The practitioner will learn detailed eligibility requirements for naturalization and helpful suggestions on both procedural issues and how to effectively work with naturalization clients. This resource is very easy to read and understand for lawyers, community advocates, paralegals, community and labor organizers, and teachers.

New in this Edition

This completely updated edition includes:

  • Discussion of risks and benefits of filing for naturalization, including the 2025 NTA memo;
  • Updated information on military naturalization eligibility;
  • Discussion of good moral character bars, discretionary factors, and trends in adjudications;
  • Updated charts on acquisition and derivation of citizenship requirements;
  • Guidance on filling out the new N-400 form;
  • Discussion of disability waivers and practice tips; and
  • New examples, sample forms, and resources throughout.

 

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Chapter 1 (228.02 KB)

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