Citizenship & Naturalization Attorneys in Philadelphia, PA

Local Immigration Lawyers with Federal Court Litigation Capability

Most immigration firms handle the paperwork. Henry & Grogan handles what comes after: the denied application, the stalled case, and the client whose naturalization intersects with removal proceedings. Leveraging our partners' extensive experience, we go above and beyond for clients to overcome all kinds of challenges and achieve life-changing outcomes. To discuss your situation and what we can offer, reach out to request a free initial consultation with our citizenship and naturalization attorneys in Philadelphia. 

If you’re ready to start the naturalization process or you’ve already hit a roadblock, call Henry & Grogan at (215) 568-1500 to schedule your free consultation.

From Lawful Permanent Resident to U.S. Citizen

Naturalization is the process through which a lawful permanent resident applies to become a U.S. citizen by filing Form N-400 with USCIS. General eligibility requires at least five years as a green card holder, or three years if you’re married to a U.S. citizen and have been living in marital union with that spouse throughout that period. 

You must also:

• Have established continuous residence and physical presence in the U.S.
• Demonstrate good moral character
• Pass both the English language and civics tests

Meeting those requirements on paper is often the starting point, not the finish line. Complications arise more often than applicants expect. Extended trips abroad, prior criminal history, tax issues, or past immigration violations can affect eligibility and, in some cases, trigger closer scrutiny or removal proceedings. 

An attorney review before filing Form N-400 helps identify those issues before USCIS does. If you’re still working toward permanent residency before thinking about naturalization, our attorneys can walk you through the green card process as the first step in the journey.

How Henry & Grogan Handles Naturalization Cases

We review every N-400 application for accuracy and completeness before it goes out the door, including a careful look at the applicant’s history for anything that could trigger a denial or delay. Catching those issues early can affect the course of the case. Once the application is filed, our role doesn’t end. We prepare clients directly for the USCIS naturalization interview, drawing on our team's experience attending hundreds of these interviews firsthand.

Naturalization applicants with prior criminal records, periods of extended international travel, or prior immigration violations face heightened scrutiny at the interview stage. This is one of many reasons that the representation of an attorney can be especially important. 

A denied application doesn’t end the process. Applicants have the right to request a hearing on the denial through Form N-336, and federal court review is available when administrative remedies fall short.

• BIA and Third Circuit Appeals: We’ve argued before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, obtaining dismissals, reversals, and emergency stays for clients.
• Mandamus Actions: When USCIS processing delays become unreasonable, we file mandamus actions in federal court to compel a decision.
• Emergency Injunctions: Our attorneys have obtained emergency injunctions in federal court to prevent deportation. This is an important remedy when removal proceedings overlap with a pending naturalization case.

Two Partners, One Full-Service Practice

Michael S. Henry and Devin E. Grogan both graduated from Temple University Law School and built this firm around the idea that effective representation shouldn’t require a large-firm budget. With us, you can get affordable representation from highly experienced attorneys who are invested in the best interests of each and every person who comes to our office. 

We represent clients before USCIS and immigration courts across the country, not only in the Philadelphia region. Whether your naturalization case is straightforward or complicated by prior history, you’ll work with attorneys who can handle every stage, from the initial application through federal court if it comes to that.

Start Your Path to Citizenship Today

We offer free initial consultations so you can understand where you stand before committing to anything. Whether you’re filing for the first time, responding to a denial, or trying to get a stalled application moving again, we can help you map out the next step.

Call Henry & Grogan at (215) 568-1500 or use our online contact form to schedule your free consultation.

Not sure where to start? Your first conversation with us costs nothing.

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