Citizenship
The test, practiced out loud
Many people who miss a question on the citizenship test knew the answer. Nerves took it. Gerardo practices the questions with you until they don't.
Before you apply, we check what surprises people: trips abroad, old arrests, taxes, a gap in an address history. Then we file the application, prepare you for the interview, and go with you on the day if you want us there.
What we do
Applications to naturalize
Mock interviews, as many as you need
English and civics practice, explained in Spanish when it helps
Fee reductions and waivers, when you qualify
Medical exceptions to the test
Replacing a lost certificate
Gerardo Quesada
Handles citizenship applications
Before you apply
Four things we check first
Any one of them can change when you should apply, or whether you should.
Time as a resident
Generally five years, or three if you're married to a citizen and living with them.
Time away
Long trips can restart the clock. We list every trip before we count.
Arrests and records
Arrests, even old or dismissed ones, need the court papers. We get them.
Taxes and child support
Returns filed, child support paid. A missing return can be fixed, if we know early.
The test and the oath, asked and answered
Do I have to take the test in English?
Most applicants do. Some older residents who have held a green card long enough can test in their own language, and certain medical conditions allow an exception. We tell you whether you're one of them.
What if I fail?
You get a second try on the part you missed, a couple of months later. We practice again before it.
Can I apply with an old arrest?
Sometimes. Some old arrests don't matter and some end a case, so we read the court records before we file.
Ready to practice?
Book a first meeting and bring your green card. Gerardo will tell you whether it's time.
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