Guiding You Through the Final Step of Your Immigration Journey

At Ellison Hernandez, PLLC, we help permanent residents and eligible individuals take the final step in their immigration journey: becoming a citizen of the United States. We also assist parents, guardians, and U.S. citizens in determining whether a child has automatically acquired or derived U.S. citizenship.

Whether you’re applying for naturalization, need guidance with documentation, or want to confirm a child’s citizenship status, we offer compassionate and clear legal support.

Naturalization for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs)

If you are a green card holder (LPR), you may be eligible to become a U.S. citizen through Form N-400, the naturalization application.

We help you understand and meet the eligibility requirements, including:

  • Continuous residence and physical presence
  • Good moral character
  • English language and civics knowledge (with exemptions available)
  • Properly documenting time abroad and marital history
  • Accommodations for age or medical conditions (Form N-648)

We also provide mock interviews and personalized preparation to ensure you’re confident at your USCIS naturalization interview.

Derivative Citizenship

Some children automatically become U.S. citizens through derivative citizenship when one or both parents naturalize, as long as certain conditions are met.

We help determine eligibility based on:

  • The Child Citizenship Act of 2000
  • Whether the child was under age 18 at the time of the parent’s naturalization
  • Whether the child lived in the legal and physical custody of the U.S. citizen parent
  • Whether the child held lawful permanent resident status at the time

We assist in filing Form N-600 to obtain an official Certificate of Citizenship and can help correct the child’s records and obtain a U.S. passport when needed.

Acquired Citizenship at Birth

Children born abroad to U.S. citizen parents may have acquired U.S. citizenship at birth, even if they have never held a green card or lived in the United States.

We assist with:

  • Evaluating parents’ citizenship and residence history to determine eligibility
  • Filing Form N-600 or applying directly for a U.S. passport
  • Addressing complex issues involving unwed parents, legal custody, or dual citizenship

Because laws have changed over time, we conduct careful reviews of your child’s circumstances and birth timeline to determine their citizenship rights.

Why Work With Ellison Hernandez, PLLC?

✔️ Attorney-led representation every step of the way

✔️ Detailed, accurate preparation of all forms and documents

✔️ Flat fees with no surprise charges

✔️ Nationwide remote services available

Ready to Take the Next Step Toward Citizenship?

If you or a family member are ready to apply for naturalization or need help proving citizenship status, Ellison Hernandez, PLLC is here to help.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

Naturalization & U.S. Citizenship

Guiding You Through the Final Step of Your Immigration Journey

At Ellison Hernandez, PLLC, we help permanent residents and eligible individuals take the final step in their immigration journey: becoming a citizen of the United States. We also assist parents, guardians, and U.S. citizens in determining whether a child has automatically acquired or derived U.S. citizenship.

Whether you’re applying for naturalization, need guidance with documentation, or want to confirm a child’s citizenship status, we offer compassionate and clear legal support.

Naturalization for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs)

If you are a green card holder (LPR), you may be eligible to become a U.S. citizen through Form N-400, the naturalization application.

We help you understand and meet the eligibility requirements, including:

  • Continuous residence and physical presence
  • Good moral character
  • English language and civics knowledge (with exemptions available)
  • Properly documenting time abroad and marital history
  • Accommodations for age or medical conditions (Form N-648)

We also provide mock interviews and personalized preparation to ensure you’re confident at your USCIS naturalization interview.

Derivative Citizenship

Some children automatically become U.S. citizens through derivative citizenship when one or both parents naturalize, as long as certain conditions are met.

We help determine eligibility based on:

  • The Child Citizenship Act of 2000
  • Whether the child was under age 18 at the time of the parent’s naturalization
  • Whether the child lived in the legal and physical custody of the U.S. citizen parent
  • Whether the child held lawful permanent resident status at the time

We assist in filing Form N-600 to obtain an official Certificate of Citizenship and can help correct the child’s records and obtain a U.S. passport when needed.

Acquired Citizenship at Birth

Children born abroad to U.S. citizen parents may have acquired U.S. citizenship at birth, even if they have never held a green card or lived in the United States.

We assist with:

  • Evaluating parents’ citizenship and residence history to determine eligibility
  • Filing Form N-600 or applying directly for a U.S. passport
  • Addressing complex issues involving unwed parents, legal custody, or dual citizenship

Because laws have changed over time, we conduct careful reviews of your child’s circumstances and birth timeline to determine their citizenship rights.

Why Work With Ellison Hernandez, PLLC?

✔️ Attorney-led representation every step of the way

✔️ Detailed, accurate preparation of all forms and documents

✔️ Flat fees with no surprise charges

✔️ Nationwide remote services available

Ready to Take the Next Step Toward Citizenship?

If you or a family member are ready to apply for naturalization or need help proving citizenship status, Ellison Hernandez, PLLC is here to help.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation.