Citizenship and Immigration in Texas

Apply for citizenship in Dallas

The process of obtaining citizenship can appear daunting. That is why the skilled guidance of an experienced Dallas citizenship and immigration attorney is essential to help walk you through the process. At Ramirez & Associates, P.C., our immigration lawyers have more than 40 years' experience providing such guidance as you complete each of the following steps:

Completion of Form N-400 citizenship application

The process begins when you complete Form N-400. This can be obtained at your local Dallas immigration office, or downloaded from your computer. Be sure to answer each question completely; leaving out important information can cause your citizenship application in Dallas to be delayed. Once you finish, mail it to the address listed on the form, along with the two required photographs of yourself, the application fee, and any other necessary documentation.

Appointment letter

Once the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receives and reviews your Dallas citizenship application, you are sent an appointment letter. This letter contains the date and location of your fingerprinting appointment. After you attend the appointment, your fingerprints are sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) so that a criminal background check can be performed.

Interview notice

The USCIS sends you an interview notice by mail that informs you of the time and place of your citizenship interview. Make sure that you bring any requested or needed documents to the appointment, or your case may be delayed or denied. The interview is where you take the citizenship test.

The Dallas citizenship test

This test is designed to measure how well applicants can read, write and speak in English, as well as answer several questions on the history and government of the United States. The federal government provides many study materials to assist applicants in passing the exam. The Texas law firm of  Ramirez & Associates, P.C. can help explain how to best prepare for your citizenship test in Dallas, so that the entire process goes smoothly.