Immigration and Naturalization Services

Forensic psychology can play an important role in the process of obtaining legal permanent resident status or becoming a naturalized citizen.

Individuals who can document a disability that is not caused by substance abuse may receive a medical waiver that excuses the citizenship test requirement, and/ or the requirement to recite the oath of allegiance.

Follow the links below below for information related to your naturalization questions.

* What Should I Expect from the Naturalization Process?

* USCIS N-648 Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions

* USCIS Oath Waivers

Follow the links below below for information related to overcoming obstacles to obtaining legal permanent resident status and deportation.

* USCIS Extreme and Exceptional Hardship Waivers

* Evaluiation of the consequences of family separation

* Psychological assessment of persecution

* Evaluation of Domestic Violence