“Today was perfect.” These words were spoken by our most recent client to be approved for Naturalization moments after walking out of the USCIS office in El Paso, Texas.

 

This client approach GreenCardGuys Law Group at the end of 2023 with a discouraging immigration history. His naturalization application had been denied twice, first in 2006, then in 2012, and he had not attempted to apply again since. However, after a strategy session with one of our attorneys, this client trusted us to help him achieve his goal of becoming a U.S. citizen.

 

The main reason for this client’s denials was his criminal history. Although the criminal charges were from the early 2000s, they continued to impact his immigration journey even decades later. On his previous applications, this client failed to disclose all criminal charges filed against him, including charges that were dismissed by law enforcement. As a result, USCIS determined that he had “given false testimony under oath with the intent to obtain an immigration benefit” and denied his case.

 

Together, our team worked with the client to obtain his full criminal record, including any arrests or dismissals, and ensure every single charge was included in his new N-400 application. Additionally, we thoroughly prepped the client for his naturalization interview, including how to discuss his immigration history and how to explain the “false testimony” he provided in his previous interview. Finally, on interview day, one of our experienced attorneys accompanied the client into his interview to ensure everything went smoothly.

 

To conclude his journey toward naturalization that started in nearly two decades ago, our client was approved for naturalization and will soon become a United States citizen. As our client said best, it was a perfect day.