Naturalization Lawyers in Colorado

Yes, as long as you meet the following requirements:

(a) Be 50 years of age and at least 20 years as a legal permanent resident or.

b) Be 55 years of age and have 15 years as a lawful permanent resident.

Also consider that if the person is 65 years of age or older and has lived in the United States for at least 20 years, the person qualifies to take a modified version of the civics test.

Yes. USCIS publishes a complete list of the 2008 and 2020 version of the civics test. 

• For the 2008 version of the civics test, a USCIS officer will ask an applicant 10 of the 100 civics test questions.
• For the 2020 version of the civics test, a USCIS officer will ask an applicant 20 of the 128 civics test questions.

The USCIS officer will ask the applicant only the civics questions on the lists for both versions of the test. 

To qualify for citizenship, generally applicants must demonstrate they have continuously resided in the United States for at least 5 years before submitting N400 Naturalization form. This means you must be residing exclusively in the United States – not in any other country.

You may travel to another country, including your home country, however, if a trip lasts longer than 180 days, USCIS may determine that you have not continuously resided in the United States and therefore are ineligible for naturalization.

PS: There’s an exception to this requirement if you have reasons to work abroad.  

In addition to examining the length of your trip abroad, USCIS will look at the frequency of your travel. To qualify for naturalization, an applicant must spend at least half of their time in the United States. This is known as the “physical presence” requirement. If you take frequent, short trips abroad that result in you spending more than half your time outside the United States, then you will also be ineligible for naturalization.

No. In addition to preparing for the reading, writing, and civics portion of the naturalization test, you will need to prepare for the speaking portion of the naturalization test and meet all other naturalization requirements. The speaking test occurs during the eligibility review. 

Yes. You can legally change your name after filing your application for naturalization with USCIS. If your name has changed after you filed a naturalization application, you must promptly provide USCIS with the document(s) that legally changed your name(s), such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order, or other official record. Make sure to mention your name change and bring the documents related to your name change at the time of the interview.

Yes. You may be eligible for an exception to the English and civics naturalization requirements if you are unable to comply with these requirements because of a physical or developmental disability or a mental impairment.

To request this exception, submit Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. This form must be completed by a licensed medical or osteopathic doctor, or licensed clinical psychologist.

A lawful permanent resident is required to have valid, unexpired proof of lawful permanent residence in his or her possession at all times.  Applying for naturalization does not change this requirement.  For this reason, you must generally apply to renew your expiring Green Card even if you have applied for naturalization. 

You will be given two opportunities to meet the English and civics requirements. If you fail any portion of these requirements, you will be retested during a new interview on the portion of the test that you failed (English or civics) between 60 and 90 days from the date of your initial interview.

There is no limit to the number of times you can apply for naturalization.