Status & Citizenship Services
Achieve permanent residency and become a U.S. citizen
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SoCal Immigration Services prepares adjustment of status, change of status, green card renewal, naturalization, and asylum document packets for Southern California clients with bilingual English and Arabic support.
Status and citizenship document paths we support
Adjustment or change of status
For clients in the United States, we organize status records, I-94 history, passport pages, eligibility notes, supporting evidence, and related forms for the requested status path.
Naturalization and citizenship
We prepare N-400 citizenship packets with green card records, travel history, tax records, family history, name-change notes, and interview document organization.
Green card renewal or replacement
We prepare I-90 and related support records for expired, expiring, lost, stolen, or damaged permanent resident cards and help track receipt notices.
Your Path to Permanent Residency and Citizenship
Whether you're adjusting your status, renewing your green card, applying for citizenship, or seeking asylum, we provide comprehensive support through every step of your journey to becoming a permanent resident or U.S. citizen.
Citizenship (Naturalization)
Become a U.S. citizen and enjoy all the rights and privileges of citizenship.
What We Handle:
- Form N-400 Application for Naturalization
- Citizenship eligibility assessment
- Naturalization test preparation
- Interview preparation and practice
- Supporting documentation compilation
- Certificate of Citizenship applications
Processing Time:
Processing time: 8-14 months on average
Who Qualifies:
Lawful permanent residents who have met residency requirements (typically 5 years, or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen)
Adjustment of Status
Transition from temporary status to lawful permanent resident without leaving the U.S.
What We Handle:
- Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence
- Employment-based adjustment of status
- Family-based adjustment of status
- Medical examination coordination
- Biometrics appointment support
- Interview preparation
Processing Time:
Processing time: 10-24 months depending on category
Who Qualifies:
Foreign nationals in the U.S. who are eligible to apply for a green card through family, employment, asylum, or other categories
Green Card Replacement/Renewal
Replace lost, stolen, damaged green cards or renew expiring permanent resident cards.
What We Handle:
- Form I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
- Lost or stolen card replacement
- Damaged card replacement
- Green card renewal (10-year cards)
- Conditional green card removal (I-751)
- Name change updates
Processing Time:
Processing time: 6-10 months
Who Qualifies:
Lawful permanent residents with lost, stolen, damaged, or expiring green cards
Asylum / Refugee Status
Seek protection in the United States due to persecution or fear of persecution.
What We Handle:
- Form I-589 Application for Asylum
- Affirmative asylum applications
- Defensive asylum applications
- Refugee admission processing
- Asylum interview preparation
- Supporting evidence compilation
- Expert witness coordination
- Green card application after asylum approval
Processing Time:
Processing time varies greatly: 6 months to several years
Who Qualifies:
Foreign nationals who have suffered persecution or have a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion
Our Process
Eligibility Review
We thoroughly assess your eligibility and determine the best path forward.
Document Collection
We help you gather all necessary evidence and supporting documents.
Application Preparation
We prepare and file your application with meticulous attention to detail.
Ongoing Support
We guide you through interviews, RFEs, and all steps until approval.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Let us help you achieve your dream of permanent residency or U.S. citizenship.